The New York herald., 1873-12-04
ROOKIE AND C0YNE.
Another Prize Fight "A Dis
n graceful Fizzle.
Coync "ShOws the White Feather
and VIII Not Fight.
A Gang Of RuHians Drive Rookie and
His Seconds from the Ring, with
Pistols at Their Heads.
wnKEspARRE, Pa, Dec. 8, 1878.

WuKEspARRE, Pa, Dec 8, 1878.
Tne nstic contest between George Rookie and
Names Coyne both Of Newark, N. j., for the sum OF
a. ooo set down TO coms on in this neighborhood
vo-day did not take place because OF the cowardly
,,ubterfuges OF Coyne. What he and the gang OF
ruttnyoats with him did at the ring SIDE viii be
hereinafter plainly and correctly narrated.' =
The match between these supposed two excellent
artists In the science OF sefdefence, following i'm
mediately, as it did, the late 1ascos in the west
and about New York, created much interest, not
only because OF the reputation OF the men, thought
70 be well known in the circles TO which ehey be-
long, and also rom the fact that they were resi-
dents OF the same city. There is no doubt that
the match was brought about by the little
jealousies which are not infrequently engendered
by such individuals following like cailings-in this
instance that OF keeping public houses. Both
Rookie and Coyne have long been proprietors Of
such places in the city from which they hail, and
the almost constant chickering's OF their mutual
friends as to the abilities OF each to knock the
other into into insensbility in the squared
circlen caused negotiations to be made which re-
suited in drawing up OF the articles OF agreement.
or course, before their signatures were attached
TO this important document there was much char
between them, but at last they came to-
gether and 1t was arranged that they should
strip to the bun before each other
IN the prize ring weighing respectively 142 pounds
for the large sum already named. Both went into
training in good time, ana, in pursuance OF COM
pact the principals, with the
HoRDEs OF PnlLIsrINEs
which always follow In the wake OF such, swooped
down upon this quiet yet lonely located town last
evening
To get the correct information how to proceed
from New York in order to reach the fighting
ground was at first little difficult, as the lovers
OF the brutal sport were very reticent, yet it
was obtained in good season from the leaders
OF the expedition, and the "tipn given to
journey here, up among the rugged mountains and
sweetly laid out valleys-a country in the season
of Mowers and foliage surpassed by none in the
North ride by rail over the various roads lead
ing hitherward, even in binding storm, which
changed at win from snow TO rain and hail to
snow again, could not be otherwise than appre-
ciated by the intelligent traveller, as the scenery
ab0unds in such variety OF iorms, and the villages
and towns dotting the landscape at intervals OF
every few miles are pcturesquely located,
the mind is filled with awe at the majestic haEdl-
work OF nature and the subtle ingenuity OF the
artist. Rolling over hills, dashlng through valleys
and crossing bubbling brooks and swiftly running
rivers, the steam leviathan works changes rapid
as the kaeideoscope and more beautiful as the
grandeur OF the land is much to wonder at and one
becomes entranced with admiration. And here
these men journeyed TO do their work. and 1t was
q sensation for the quiet denlZens OF Wilkesbarre
when they were conscious that in their midst were
THE CELEBRATED BUFFERS,
s semh,ance - hnmanitX Yesterdav a,topnson ~
the scouts OF the pugilstic army arrived, ana, to
their credit be it SAID, they wandered quietly ior
while through the streets, stopping here and there
10 while away the tme and at last, as evening set
tied over the hills and made the banks OF snow
upon every side look ike wh1te-robed sentines,
they invaded hotels and restaurants as their in
Cnatons or the state or their hnanees decided
the heightened rides by rail, astonshed OBJ
sequions walters and the cooks inside, who
wondered in turn into what character OF cayerns
30 much TODD found its way. Even the ordinary
traveller in some instances speculated upon the
same thing; but when they ascertained who the
gentlemen were their wonderment ceased, and
they began to discuss the merits OF the fighting
men. And even the local reporter caught the in.
lection and he at once decided that the town was
Overrun with cutthroats and villains OF the deepest
dye searching for means to do violence and thirst
Ing for blood, as In the morning journals the aU-
thorities were called upon Ito cage the lions VINO
were upon the public Streets But there was COM
paratlve qmetude everywhere-the calm be-
fore the storm-though 20 the initiated
a single glance at the groups on the streets was
sufficient assurance a that nothing but prize night
samples OF the beardess novice III rowdyism and
like numbers OF the fully developed rough and pro-
fessonal sport met at every corner who poured
forth torrents OF obscenity and criticised the pass
ers by II was evident that TO them the dim and
and SO IL was as the first step toward the success
iul consummation OF the event was 10 be gone
through with, and this was tue
WEIGHING OF THE MEN,
between the hours OF eight and ten O'Clock, as
stipulated IN the articles OF agreement. The rem
business was dive equal to Kit Burns' old g1n
mil on Water street, yet devoid OF the cheap
prints which embellished the walls OF that never.
to-be-forgc.ten resort. 1t is run and engineered
by Bryan Campbell he who fought Lewis. the
Weshman, and that natty pugilist Harry Hicken.
When vissted there could oe no enthusiastic words
OF praise let fall by the decently inclined to the
merits OF this saloon, as really its unpretentious
character would frghten an honest man, its only
recommendation was tnat you could become sub
stantally drunk therein upon very vile liquor.
Lucky or the lighters, they were taken to an upper
ROOM where with friends they disrobed and stood
upon the scales. Truly sight for reflection Two
stawart men scertaining what amount OF flesh
mered and beaten out OF all shape or means oil re-
cognitl0n even by intimate friends.
None but those whose business entitled them TO
be present were in the room. Coyne was 6rst to ap
pear, and with him Dooney Harris and jun Caulley
ms trainer and intimate friend. Then came Rookie,
accompanied by Butt Riley, Barney Aaron and one
Oi his principal backers. shaking hands the men
proceeded to business. Coyne first stripped and
tipped nIIP the scales at l4oh pounds Just one and
nall pounds below weight, and geam OF satisiac-
tion shot from the eye OF the mysterious Dooney,
VINO mad brought the giant from 205 pounds down
70 this weight But while they were looking at the
scales opportunity was afforded TO Judge OF his
cohditlon II lacked greatly the muscular, develop
hent winch IL associated with the idea OF daring
aud enduring hgater HIS nesh looked SOFT
AUD tender, ana every man Ia the room knew that
"nen hooke sent out that terrible left hand OF his
Ill ne ever got the chance-he would knock that
nesh all TO pieces and swell that head as it was
never swonen before; and II the truth was known,
Soyne ninisel imagined as much as his subsequent
actions proved. Then Rookie stepped nuietlv upon
The scale and he TOO pulled down the same mum.
ea ef Q, poanas exactly i4o as dad his opponent
coincidence, and so remarked Tsrer,v oil Inarnd
at George as he stood modestly to near the hgares
called. ior every man there was desirous OF corn
pairing his physical condition with fbat of Covne,.
There was marked difference. George had body
like s.oou'
A TRUNK OF IRON
and arms that looked as II knots of muscle had
been thrown on them, while his shoulders seemed
rapaole OF Roldlng hogshead OF ale Looking INTO
his lace you saw the couDtenance OF 4 Qentleman
AND tnere was no appearance OF the rough or
fowdy; on the contrary, 1t is retiring and YOU jke
al, Hls eye was bright, and, ain a word, his condi
ton seemed Iaultless. Each dressed rapidly: and
then Rookie approached Jim, with words OF friend
SNIP and soon as the sherry could be procurea
they drank eacn others health win the
Toast proposed by ROok nMav ~" ,. sne