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THE STJ3DAT OKEGOXIAX. PORTIiAIvD, SEPTE3EBER 10, 1905. FIGHT BY ROUNDS Nelson Forces Pace and Takes Hardjjunishment: BRITT GAME TO THE LAST tn the Eighteenth a Hard Jjeft to the Stomach 'and a Right to the Jnw Iay Out the Native Son. COLMA, Cal., Sept. 9. Battling Nelson Is new lightweight champion of the world. He fought Jimmy Brltt to a standstill and dropped him for the count In the l&th round. It was as much from ex haustion as from blows received tn this round that Brltt was prevented from ris ing. The light was fast and furious, and it was a foregone conclusion after the flort. round that the contest would never test the specified limit of 45 rounds. Brltt was a bundle of gameness, but the othor man was more hardy and stronger. Nelson evidently found out early in tho light that Brltt's blows were not hurt ing htm. Then he would get in close, cov ering his jaw and stomach, while Brltt would swing at him without great effect. It was this method that tired Brltt out. Frequently he shook the Dane up with a clean punch, but he never hit him hard MKHigto to put him in danger of going out. It was truly a championship fight. Given by Rounds. Round 1 The men came up and sparrod carefully for a few seconds. Nolson was the first to lead, sending- a stlfT left to Brltt's head. Jimmy planted two straight lefts on Nelson's nose, which left a red mark, a right to the libs, and a hook on the stomach following- by Brltt. Nelson forced the pace, but was shaken up by a hard right cross. Brltt got a left on the uoe that broke the skin, but put two kard lefts to the body. Brltt drew Wok from a left hook and stepped In, Sllvering a hard left to the face and a right to the ribs. Nelson's nose was bleeding slightly from a left, but the Battler got In a left hook that Jarred Jimmy slightly. Round 2 Brltt sent In two lefts to the cp after much fiddling. Both were cau tious. Graney made the men break with ut any stalling whenever they clinched. Brltt's nose bled from an abrasion. Brltt sRSBered Nelson with a left and rained Mows to the Ja.w, sending the Battler back. Nelson came back strong, however, ending Britt back with lefts to ttie face. Brltt sent in a terrific right over the heart. He mixed c. straight left to the face with blows to the body. Brltt Mocked Nelson's attempts and a clinch followed. At the gong Brltt sent a hard loft to the stomach. This was Brltt's round by a good margin. Round 3 Brltt jabbed Nelson on the now with a left, following: with two hard lefts to the head. Nelson put an over hand owing on Brltt's neck. Nelson put in several straight lefts to Brltt's face and tboy fought each othor to a stand. till. Brltt devoted all his attention to the body, successfully using a right over the HerL Graney kept up a persistent demand to tfie men to et go" whenever they came into a clinch. Brltt planted a terrific right to the Jaw and ducked a left. Brltt sent Nelson to his knees with a terrific right cross, which started Nel on's y.ope to bleeding profusely. He went at Neison fiercely, Nelpon covering up. At this critical moment the gong sounded. Nelson's Nose Bleeding. Round 4 Brltt came In with left and rttftt to the head. Nelson's nose both er Mm some, a left hook starting the Wood. Brltt sent in left to the face but took a hard right on the face In return. Britt'a nose also showed marks of Nel son's Mows. They came together in a not rally, both landing rights and lefts on the body. Brltt shot In a hard right to the Jaw and got a left on the face. Brltt pounded Nelson's nose with Ills left and they fought fiercely. Brltt repeated ly sent bit. left to the stomach with force and the end of the round found both men bleeding from the nose and some what winded. Round fi They came up fresh and went at it. Brltt sent In a left and riht to the head. Nelson forcing; but unable to land. Brltt sent in an over hand wallop to the head, missing- a loft, and sending in a left and right in quick succession. Nelson slowed up jrerccptibly in this round, taking many blows without return, but forcing all the time. He got Britt in a corner and tried with both hadn for the Jaw, miseed. A moment later they got Into a fast mix. and slugged with right and loft. Brltt staggered and dazed Nelson with rights to the Jaw. and tried dosporatoly to knock his man out. They stood In the center of the ring and slugged with both hands. Nelson taking a tremendous beating. He was game, however, and never for a moment broke ground before Brltt's onslaught. Round 6 Brltt lost no time In going in, using straight to the face and keep ing Nelson off until he got an oppor tunity to send in his right. Nelson - right on, however, forcing Brltt around the ring and taking blow after blow in his attompts to get in close quarters. Clcvor blocking by Brltt pre vented any damage to himself, and only Just berore the last of the round did Nelson show to any advantage. He got Britt Into a corner and sluggeJ him with both hands until Brltt was stag goring. Brltt threw all science to the wind and slugged, taking a terrific beating. Brltt was staggering all around, but Nelson was unable to de liver tho knookout blow. During the last 1 scoonds Brltt rallied and had Nelson staggering. Both were very tired at the end of the round. It -was the fioroost round ever seen around this vicinity. Very Tired In the Seventh. Round 7 Both had recuperated and lost no time getting together. Brltt tried to stay away and used his left to Nelson's nose repeatedly. He sent a hard left to Nelson's stomach, but got three jabs in the nose for Ills trouble. Nelson tried re peatedly with left for the face, but with out success. He got Britt in a corner and they exchanged lefts, Britt being the most successful. Both were tired and In clined to linger (Whenever they came to a clinch. Nelson shot two rights to the head, putting an'uppercut to Brltt's nose. At close range Brltt put rights to the head and lefts to the body. They wasted some time in stalling, then Brltt drove a left into Nelson's stomach that made him double up. Ho lifted his left quickly to the face, cutting Nelson's right cheek. Round S Both men are tired. Nelson came after Brltt. taking half a dozen utirf blows, hoping to get in close. They exchanged lefts to the face and in getting away Brltt was tripped by Nelson. To show that it was not intentional. Nelson offered his hand, and they shook. Britt; had Nelson in trouble with lefts to the j stomach. A left hook to the Jaw stag gered Brltt and Nelson came at him like a tiger. "Cover up!" yelled Brltt's sec ond, and Brltt obeyed instructions. In a terrific exchange. Nelson s-laggcred Brltt with a left, but got almost as much as he gave. They were both tired, but slugged without cesoxtlon. Britt beat Nelson back with a rain of blows that had the Dane very tired and shaky at the end. Round 3 Britt showed the effects of the pace, but cleverly avoided NelBon for some time before they came together. In the clinches that ensued. Nelson showed more. strength. He missed a long, swing ing left that would probably havo ended matters had it landed. Jimmy drove left and right to the face and left to the body in quick succisiom Nelson landed two left hooks In the face and got left on the stomach. Britt fought eleverly and tak ing advantage of a good opening, drove both hands to Nelson's face, staggering him. Britt also showed marks of the terrific battle, and Nelson's face was badlv cut. At the gong they were stand ing in the center with heads together and swinging both hands. Round 10 Nelson showed a disposi tion to make the fight faster. Ho came in quickly, trying with both hands for the bead, but missed. Britt pounded his nose with straight left Jabs, occasionally-sending the right o the body. Nelson's "wonderful endurance . served him la good stead. Britt" brought a hard right to the face, but received a loft and right In return that shook him up. Britt drove Nelson back with rights and lefts to the face, but still the Battler came on. This was the slowest round thus far. Round 11 There -was a good Jeal of stalling by Brltt. Nelson forcing him about the ring. Occasionally Britt ripped his left to the body, but it did not seem to stop Nelson. He came on. taking Jabs and trying all the time to get to close quarters. Brltt sent his right over to the Jaw and took a left on the sore nose in return. They got in close, both trs-ing for the body with out damage. Brltt drove his right to the head, but got two lefts on the stomach. Nelson blocked many of Brltt's blows with his elbows and his shoulders. He had the most strength of the two, and whenever he landed it had its effect on the game little Call fornlan. Dane Wades Right In. Round 12 Nelson walked into sev eral left Jabs that started tho flow of blood, but came right on without hesita tion. Brltt drove a terrific left to the stomach that hurt Nelson. He fell upon the Battler, and rained blows on the head, but was blocked In his attempts to reach the stomach. Nelson could not reach Brltt. except at cloHe range, and Jimmy kept him from coming in close whenever he could. He sent the Battler back momentarily with a left on the nose, following it up with a perfect shower ot blows on the head and stomach. NelRon covered up and took the blows, coming out of the clinch with a rush for more. The remarkable ability of Nelson to take punishment was never more in evidence. Britt wore himself tired trying to knock the Dane out. Round 13 They wasted no time. Brltt followed exactly the same tactics as in preceding rounds. He fought carefully, landing two or three blows to. Nelson's one. Brltt was forced to do a lot of fan cy footwork to keep away from Nelson. Both bled from lefts to the head. Nelson sent In a hard right to the body and a left to the jaw that quickly had Brltt staggering. They mixed It. Nel son having all the better of it. Brltt came out of a rally with a terrific right to the Jaw. Nelson was on top of him In a flash, but could not knock him out. Brltt, showing the most remarkable ex hibition of gameness ever seen here, stood up and slugged until neither was more than able to lift his hands. "Out game him, Jimmy." shouted Willie Britt, and Jimmy certainly did It. Slugging at Close Range. Round 14 Nelson came up stronger and went at his man. Britt was weak and stalled. Nelson got in close and boat Brltt back. There was a great shout from the crowd. Brltt staggered about. "Swinr2" shouted Willi Tlrlif Jimmy sent right and left, which went j io eisons race, rne Jiattlor came on; with blow after blow on Brltt's head and i face, but Britt stood un. Britt mitfp nrt i slugged at close range and there was not I mucn navaniaee lor wh i Thv fnnft all they know about cleverness and slugged as never men slugged before. Brltt sud denly rallied, staggered Nelson with rights and lefts and forced the Dane to clinch and hold. Th the men together and slugging. This was the most remarkable round of a remark able fight No such punishment has ever before been en in this city. Round 15 Brltt sent left to the body, and they clinched. Thero was not much difference in their condition, both men being tired and slowing up. Britt put left and right to tho face, and Nelson a left to the body. Nolson rushed, but got two lefts in the face. Britt drove both hands to the stom ach. Again he put his left on Nel son's stomach and ducked a left swing. Nelson did very little leading. They exchanged lefts to the face. Nelson's being stronger. He got Brltt In a corner and landed se'eral hard blows on his body. Britt avoided him in most of his attempts to come to close work, and rested in the latter part of the rqund. Nelson Disposed to Hang On. Round 1&-They exchanged lefts on the face. Coming together. Nelson drove left and right to the body hard. Brltt sunk a hard lert In Nelson's stomach and crossed with a hard right. A moment later BrJtt put a hard left to the stont tch, taking a left on the face in return. Coming In close. Nelson uppercut Brltt with right on the mouth. Both bled from the nose freely. Nelson missed a hard left for the head and got three blows on the face. Graney had some trouble in making them break, repeatedly calling upon Nelson to "let go." Britt beat Nel son's face with left and rlcht, causing the blood to flow in a stream. This was Brltt's round. Round 17 Both missed their first at tempt Then Brltt stepped in and sent left to the body and head. Nelson up percut him with right, but a moment later got two blows in the stomach that slowed hhn up. Nelson missed a left swjng and was countered hard on the nose. Britt conserved his strength by cleverly evading Battling'a rushes and with wasting no blows. He re peatedly Jabbed Nelson on tho nose and staggered him with right to the Jaw. Nelson put a terrific right on Brltt's n oa. that sent him back. They came right together again, however, fighting fierce ly at close range, until both were ready to clinch at the gong. Britt landed a right a moment after the gong sounded, but apologized. Round 18 The sun came out at this stage, much to the relief of the picture men. Brltt came in close, driving lefts to the face half a dozen times, but not stopping the Battler. Nelson used every means he could to get in close, taking a dozen blows in order to come to a clinch. Brltt Down From Blow in Jaw. Brltt mode him cover up from shower of rights and lefts to the face. Nelson landed one blow on Brltt's face that ap peared to have more force than all of Brltt's attempts. Britt switched his left to the body and made Nelson double up. Brltt stepped back. Nelson drove his left to the stomach hard and squarely. Brltt doubled up and stalld. He tried to rally, and made several swings for the head. Theyyunc together, and as Nel son pushed mm back, ho sent right to the Jaw. Britt fell, rolled over on his stom ach and lay there until ten seconds had been counted. He tried to get up, but was too weak. It was the left to the stomach that did the work. As soon as the referee counted Britt out the crowd made a rush for the ring. They swarmed Into it. filling the enclosure, and forcing newspaper men and telegraph operators to desert their posts for several minutes. As soon as the principals left the ring, the crowd dispersed. WON BYTHEFIGHTEH (Continued From Pge 4.) tators Into the ring, most of them eager to get close to the new champion. A few faithful ones, however, gathered about Britt, who still lay. gasping for breath. Finally, he recovered sufficiently to re gain his feet, and was led from the ring by his seconds. Orderly Crowd at Fight. Nelson remained inside the ropes sev eral minutes longer before he could break away from the crowd. He walked rapid ly out of the arena and then ran to his quarters, X yards away. With the dis appearance of the fighters the Interest waned, and the crowd broke for the dec- trie cars, steam trains, automobiles and driving rigs that were waiting by the j hundred. Contrary to general expectations, the crowd of KM men and a score of women at the ringside was a most orderly one. The peculiar and stubborn actions ot Nel son's manager, which left the public in doubt as to the referee up to the last min ute, probably is responsible for the crowd falling below expectations, and made the total receipts about $S0,CO0. instead of $75, 000 or JS0.OW. WRANGLE OVER THE REFEREE Brltt Finally Yields and Graney Is Chosen. RINGSIDE, Colman Sept. 9. After a dis cussion that lasted for fully an hour, during which time Manager Billy Nolan, for Battling Nelson, remained obdurate. Spider Kelly, chief second for Jimmy Brltt, announced that his principal would yield and agree to Eddie Graney as ref eree. The announcement was greeted with great applause. At 2:15 P. M., Jim Jeffries came into the ring. Word came from Nelson that he absolutely refused to come into the ring. Manager Coffroth then Instructed Announcer Jordan to mako announce ment to this effect to the crowd. Jordan then made the following an nouncement: "Gentlemen Mr. Nelson refuses to come Into this ring unless they select another referee than Jim Jeffries." There was a great chorus of Jeers and groans. "Mr. Britt." resumed Jordan, "will not stand for any other man than Jeffries." "Now. gentlemen, three rousing cheers for the undefeated and retired champion of the world. Jim Jeffries." "All I've got to say," said Jeffries, in response to calls for a speech, "is that I thank you, one and all. for this recep tion." and immediately he Jumped down and resumed his Beau There were loud and persistent cries of "bring on Nelson." Jordan onco more demanded attention and said: "Gentlemen, please-' sit down. Mr. Nel son now says he will accept either George Slier or Eddlo Graney." "Graney," promptly shouted Spider Kel ly, for Jimmy Britt. "I won't accept," said Graney. "Oh. come, Eddie." said Jimmy Brltt; and his request was repeated from others In the Brltt corner. The crowd seemed satisfied with the selection when Jordan announced that Britt would accept Graney. Jordan then announced that Slier did not come out to referee a fight, and would not accept if he should have been chosen. Graney finally came into the ring. Britt was there to shake hands with him. Word was quickly sent to tho Nelson camp outside the grounds that Graney had been accepted, and that he must now be in the ring in short order. The crowd good naturedly shouted approval of everything. With the referee question out of the tray; bettlnir became verv Hvelv nil around the ring. Sam Berger took the Brltt end of J2O0 against 512. Ten to six was the prevailing odds. At 2:33 Nelson made his appearance In the arena. On his way down the aisle he was greeted with loud and continued Jeering and hoot ing. He was accompanied by Harry Fo ley. Martin Murphy, Billy Nolan and Fred Landers. Announcer Jordan introduced Nelson as "the hardest nut to crack in the light weight class. Battling Nelson." Nelson Vas very coolly received. Britt was then introduced as "the pride of California." There was a great shout of approval from the crowd. Challenges flew thick and fast Eddie Hanlon, Jim my Gardner. Aurello Herrcra and Willie Fitzgerald were some of those who want to meet the winner. The moving picture machines were started as soon as Nelson entered the ring. All through the preliminaries the fog Interfered with the working of the picture machines. At 2:43 P. XL. Graney called the men to the center of the ring and gavo them In structions. "Now. you boys, you are to fight under the Marquis of Queensbury rules. My Interpretation of these rules are that there must be no holding. I don't want to put my hands on you. When I say break, I want you to break without any unnecessary delay." The men shook hands.' stripped quickly and the ring was cleared. Britt wore red trunks, the emblem of the Olympic Club colors. Nelson had pale green trunks, with a pink belt. At 2:48 P. M.. the word was given and the fight was on. GAMBLERS FLOCK TO SCENE Vicinity of Ring Looks Like Circus Day In Country Town. SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 9. The scenes Just outside the high fence around the arena had all the appearances of the Im mediate vicinity of a circus. Taking ad vantage of the fact that they were outside the City and County of San Francisco, and across the border line of San Mateo County, gambling sharps operated games of Infinite variety. As is usual at great sporting events, there was a crowd of hangers-on outside as large as that on the Inside, and these freely played the games. On roulette and faro tables hundreds of dollars were stacked up in coin, in plain view of the crowds. A number of games were con ducted by women, who reaped a rich har vest on the percentages the game netted them. Almost every automobile In San Fran cisco had. been engaged to bring parties of sporting men over the 10 or 12 miles of bad roads. Hastily erected sheds housed every sort of equipage. Several tally-ho parties lent a spectacular feature to the arrivals of sportsmen. Targe delegations of ring followers came from all the. large cities of the Coast and numerous Eastern points. Spe cial cars brought the leading sportsmen of Kansas City, Butte. Salt Lake, Goldfleld. Reno, Ncv.. and Pacific Coast points. in cluding Los Angeles, Portland. Sacra mento, Seattle and Spokane. Elaborate preparations had been made to preserve order, both outside and Inside the arena. Officers from San Francisco, detective agencies, as well as San Mateo County Constables, wcro in evidence. There was no disorder outside, and inside it was as quiet and calm as a campmeet ing. Every one was in good humor, sat about eating luncheons from boxes and wondering what would happen. The raain portion of the crowd did not begin to come In until 1 o'clock. At that hour they poured In through the gates in great numbers. They formed in long lines outside and pushed and crowded until all was conruslon. Finally the special police managed to get the eager enthusiasts into line, and they got Inside, the gales. When they did enter the arena the ushers became rattled, and there were many complaints from prsons who could not get their scats. The aisles became so badly congested that It was difficult for any one to move about. "The first ques tion asked, as the men surged through the gates was: "Who's going to be the ref eree?" When they found that that question was still In the air, and there was a prospect of a deadlock, the sentiment was freely expressed that the question was: "Would there be a fight or a shooting scraper and that they would get the worth of their money, anyhow. The uncertainty as to whether there would be a fight at all. and the still greater uncertainty as to the squareness of the contest should it occur, practically brought betting to a standstill. The pool room concessions Inside the grounds had mode elaborate preparations to handle the big crowd of bettors, but no business was done, although odds of 10 to 6 were offered, with Britt the favorite. At the hour set for the fight, the crowd became restless and noisy. Half those in side the arena stood upon their seats. A score of women- came in with escorts, each one being cheered by the crowd as she made her appearance. Seated in a box close to -the ringside were Mrs. James Jeffries. Mrs. George Slier and -Mrs. William Delaney. accom panied by a party of gentlemen. Brltt came into the ring accompanied by his seconds, viz.. Spider Kelly. Sam Berger. TIv Krellng and Curt Richardson. Britt selected the southwestern corner. Brltt was fully dressed and wore a long overcoat over a thick sweater and trou sers. He was apparently as unconcerned as the most casual spectator. Johnny Rcld. manager of Willie Fitz gerald, gave J1CC0 in cash to Billy Jordan, and challenged the winner to meet his man. WILL INSPECT THEATERS' Special Committee From Executive Board Will Undertake Work. Tomorrow morning a special committee from the Executive Board, consisting of Max Flelschner. chairman; John Mon tag and N. J. Blegen. which was appoint ed by Mayor Lane a short time ago to study conditions relative to adequate pro tection from fire In the local theaters, will start out on a tour of inspection of the different playhouses in town, the Idea being ultimately to adopt measures that will have a tendency to more fully Insure the utmost .safety to the theater-going public. f Mr. Flelschner has made a careful study of the situation in this respect, and while he does not anticipate encountering any serious conditions, he is moved to take the present step more as a precaution than through fear of dire consequences in connection with any conflagration, be lieving that Portland playhouses are uni formly safe. The committee will be accompanied by Chief Campbell and Fire Marshal Rob ors. of the Underwriters' Association, and expects eventually to Inspect every thea ter in the city. WOE FOR SCHOOL HAZERS 3Iade Candidates Dance Barefoot on Broken Bocks. CHICAGO. Sept. (Special.) Hazing. In which the victims were attacked and dragged to a vacant lot In the dark and were made to dance barefooted on brok en rocks, was applied to "initiate the younger pupils at Lake View High School. North Ashland avenue and Irving Park boulevard. As a result, terror reigns among the freshmen, and parents have threatened to withdraw their children from school unless the haxing is abol ished, and several pupils, among them Richard Dunne, son of Mayor Dunne, stand in fear of expulsion. Principal B. F. Buck has started an inquisition to de termine the proper" punishment for the leaders of the hazing crew. Meantime word has been sent out to both parents and pupils to help "save the schol from scandal." Buck, who is preparing to re port to Superintendent Cooley, encoun tered stubborn secrecy as soon as he be gan questioning. To help prevent the spread of talk concerning the hazing, he conducted his investigation behind the locked doors of his office. PERS0NALMENT10N. Mrs. E. V. 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Army Guns S2.T5 Shoot Shot as Well as Ball We have discovered that Peters & Co., manufacturers of cartridges, which are carried by all hardware firms, have been making cartridges loaded with shot for these rifles. We find that the shot have b6en greased, to keep from leading the gun, and after one day's experiment shooting at .paper targets 100 feet away, that out of 32 shot loaded in these cartridges over 25 hit a small space, which is equal to any high-priced shotgun. Now, try for. yourself. We give you three ball cartridges, also two shot cartridges, and if they do not carry out what we say we will refund your money. It is a rifle for $2.75 that shoots either shot or ball. Show me any other gun that will do the same. You can't get these guns at any price. We close Saturday your last chance $2.75 Khaki t 0 e Khaki Suits, just the thing for workingmen Garment . ...G."c Suits $1.30 Mrs. S. Markwell. Miss Markwell. Spokane; W. S. Stokes. Astoria; Clarence F- Gilbert. Hood River: B. 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Tacoma: Charles Beam. Chehalla; Mn W. S. McLaughlin. Mrs. S. L. Hays Mlsa Anna Denlson. Cos raepolU. Wash.; A- McDonnell and wife. MIsa McDonnell. Dalufh: A. WlMchammer. Phila delphia; D. H. Welch and wife. Astoria; H. F. Putnam. Seattle: Mrs. R. C. Spurk and daughter. Chemawa. The Imperial James Walsh and wife. Omaha; O. Censer and wife. Heppner; Dj BlaBchard. Rainier: F. Mlchels and wife. Salt Lake: J. S. Magtady. J. J. Leonard. Astoria; W. Tyler Smith. Sheridan; A. B. Brown, Nome: H. G. Martin and wife. San Francisco; F. W. Benson. Roseburg: J. W. Slnpernaut, J. Nordstrom. Aotorla; T. lice. Lo Vegas; J. T. Rombauer and wife, St. Louis; E. B. Walker. Dyersburg; Squire Farrar. Salem; AN. V. Silvers and wife. Carthage; MIsa B. Hus ton. Hllltboro; J. Brelmer aad wife. Astoria; W. Whltekorn. The Dalles; H. Thompson and wife. The Dalles: D. E. Glnnaven. Springfield; Mr. and Mrs. S. Use, Spokane; N. I. Bain. 5a ede; C. C. Rurk and wife. Klrby; F. G. Young. Eugene; Mrs. W. G. Wectcott. Salem; C E. Stewart and family. Evanston: L F. Mahon. Mule: J. S. Sells. Dewey: C. P. Staf ford. Hillsboro; E. W. Hunt. Lincoln; Mrs. W. R. Hume. Mr. aad Mrs. McLean. Seattle; T. 11- Henderson. San Francteco; Mlna Nes bltt, Goldendale. tnc HI. Charlen H. L. Colvln. Marshland: A. J. Pratt. C. C. McEwen. North Yakima; E. Herroa. South Bend; W. M. Randall. Car roll ton; J. F. Foster. J. Johnson, Wren: A. Blair, city: W. E. Rhodes. Cottage Grove; Mm. 5. Tl Coon. Grass Valley: Mis Anna Morris, Phoenix; C. B. Nwhouse, Centralla;i Heebolt, Bethel; J. S. Ormsby. X Swenson. Shurley. Milton. Seaside; P. G. Bellen. C. Copple. Hood River; R. Lucar, Chehalls; J. W. Montgomery. Bridal VH1; E. Beyle. Se attle: T. Bursa: C. C. Lugar. Newberg; W. E. Smith; S. A. Taggart. Rainier; L. McEJrath and wife. Juneau; J. H. Cross. Vancouver; H. M. Thompson. L. A. Thompson. Shedd; W. B. Moore. W. L. Bryant. V. S. A.; Mrs. H. H. Mott, Fakwse City; J. C Fleming. Pleas ant Home: S. Bowder aad wife. Grant's Pass: A. A. Hoeklns and wife, Knappton; J. A. Carlson and wife. Everett; E. W. Pear eon. Washington; A. M. Kelly and wife. Hood River: W. K. Clark. Wallace: J. Moo. Sweet grass; T. O. Anders and wife. Carson; J. C McDonald and wife. Grand Forks; Lucy Busby, Seattle; Annie Driepplng; Mrs. Leader and son. Misses Leader; W. A. Howe. Browmivllle; H. Glenn, M. Vogt. The Dalles; F. Hall and wife: F. W. Williams, Toledo; F. Dean; Mrs. W. A. Patterson. Ketchikan; EL Bower and wife. Centralla; M. F. Dlzon. Lebanon; J. R. McCurry and eon. Carlton; C A. Soney, Woodland: G. N. Martin. Astoria; P. Lohey; G. Kelpay, Fossil; W. I. Eshom and wlte. Centralis: R. MIsklmlns. La Grange: O. Pal mer, Boring: O. Johnson. WaahougaL The Esmond R, E. Nespelt. W. J. Nespelt, Albany; Charles Johnson. Eufaula; C E. BToover. Bridge: Mrs. W. J. Redmond, Kate J. Toucg. Oak Point; O. Langfeldt. J. Harm. Fred Harm. Clatskanle; C. Dunbar. Toledo: W. C. Fisher. Rainier; C. Mathews. New port; W- E. Bird. Carlton; J. McMurran. Oak Point; A. Nlson. Eagle Cliff; B. F. Watklns. Heppner; A. Apr on. Astoria; W. M. Saywer. R. H. Saywer. Brownsville; A- W. Appleby. J. Henderson. Van Gocdwln. Clyde: C. P ar ris h Olequa; Mrs. R. McEUlgott. Miss Mc- Elllgott. lone; J. Klssane. H. Oesterle. Pen dleton: Jf N. Long. Bridal Veil: F. Jenson. A. Swanson. Chinook; J. C Vaughn. Mo lalla; N. L. Whltaker, Tacoma; C. Olaen. N. Elde. Skamokawa: R. Henricl. Astoria: J. V. Flnkert. Deer Lodge; J. O. Fibers. N. Gowan. Astoria; R. S. Smith, North Columbia; Oscar Smith. Skamokawa; L. A. Gllbach. Lewtston; W. B. Campbell and wife. Moro; L. Pace. J. Pace. E. Pace. A. Pace. Carrolton; F. J. Hlner. Alaska. E. C. Johnson. Red Wing: J. S. Hlner. Michigan; E. R. Remstad and wife. p. P. Lee. and wlf. Mrs. C Forbeson. Nellie Forbeson. North Dakota; John Yahr. Hoqulam; I L. SUIIwell and wife. Tilla mook; J. Manary and wife. Clifton; J. Hoge. Astoria: E. R. Hughes. Oregon City; E. M. Shlntaffer and wife. Castle RocJc: Charles Zlegwled. Chehalls; H. Ellis. A. J. Grant and wife, Aberdeen: J. L. Berry, Nome; T. An drews. Cattle Rock; G. R. Crawford. Cur ranavllle; G. W. Ackati Washougal; T. D. Campbell. CervaUIs: J.' Dorrla. Cathlamet: Jacb Fab. Washougal; M. Doan. J. Doan, J. woir. j. wuson. v. a. xaaoia, Astoria; L. Armstrong. Douglas; W. Mathews. .Newport: L. Mutter. San Francisco; A. Campbell and wife, Skamokawa; W. PlttlekanJ Xelso;- C. Mm. 1 7th and Oak ARMY BLANKETS $1.50. Guaranteed strictly all wool, good and clean; been used a little. The Government is paying today $5.25 for its blankets. Ask any Arniy officer. Wool has advanced twice the price the last year $1.50 ABDOMINAL BANDAGES OR CHEST PROTECTORS. Cost the Government 50 cents each.. We are closing them out for 10 LEATHER TOOL BAGS 50. Used in cavalry service. Handy for everybody. . 50 DRAWERS. Navy White Drawers, very best pure all wool cost $1.75 each 65 and 75 HEAVY LARGE SIZE BAGS. Waterproof; to carry on back or over shoulder, complete with four leather straps; cost Government '$2. Price. 30 UNITED STATES SHOES $1 PAIR. All small sizes. Your boys will soon want something that won't wear out. Sale Positively Closes Next Saturday. Bloomfleld. Denver; Agnes E. Howe, San Jose; S. Saunders and wife. F. L. Bartlett and wife. Mnrysvllle: N. Johnson and wife. Detroit; Miss Mabel Johnson Detroit; A. Haine. Mrs. . M. Scanlon. Minnie Carter. Vancouver: F. G. Tabor. Rldgefleid; W. P. Young. Mt. Pleasant; C. N. Botts. Cripple Creek; W. S. Warner. Council Bluffs; C. D. Robinson and wife. Lone Rock; J. W. South ern. Halsey; J, A. Rellley and wife. Seattle; J. Jerome. Seattle; J. H. Jarner and wife. I Specialistsfor Men Only PLAIN TALK TO MEN There are thousands of men in the Northwest who would come in and see us if they were sure that they eourd get a cure. They, how ever, have tried so many different remedies without effect that they have become skeptical. We have been telling you for the past 15 years in the Portland papers that if you are doubtful of our ability, you can deposit the price of a cure in the banks, to be returned to you if we were unable to effect a cure. By this method we have reached thousands. Once. in a long while we are unable to cure, and then re turn the fee, as per letter below: Spokane, January 30, '05. Received, of Dr. W. Norton Davis & Co. one deposit check, value $50, being" placed the hands of the companv for a cure. E. R. VAN LEUVEN. Then, again, some men are so grateful to us for having cured them that they allow us to publish their names, so that others who have the same trouble may get relief. UNDERSTAND, HOWEVER, THAT THIS IS ONLY. DONE BY YOUR OWN PERMISSION. Although we have cured men in every town and village in Washing ton, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and British Golumbia, still we are unable to use their recommendations, as that would betray confidence. Addy, Wash., April 17, 1905. This certifies that I have had varicocele for many years, which Dr. W. Norton Davis & Co. cured for me with their local method of treat ment, using internal medicine and local applications to the veins. No surgical methods whatever. C. E. BURNSEDE. DELAY IS DANGEROUS WHERE YOUR HEALTH IS - CONCERNED. A personal interview is desired, but if you cannot call, write us, giving your symptoms in full. k Our home treatment is successful, eyn in complicated cases. Strict- J est confidence observed. Plain envelopes used in all correspondence. Valuable book for men sent free, sealed. . J WE GUARANTEE A CURE IN EVEftt CASE WE UNDERTAKE OR CHARGE NO FEE ,5 The leading specialists in the Northwest. Established in Portland CONSULTATION FREE All correspondence sacredly confidential. Office Hours A. M- to 5 P. M., and 7 to S. Sundays and holi days, 10 to 12 A iT. DR. W. NORTON DAVIS & CO. 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