The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
THE PRIZE RING.

THE LIGHT WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
MAYOR sToKLEY, OF PHILADELPHIA, DETER
MINED TO PREVENT THE FIaHT-cLARK,
KING AND CHAMBERS ARRESTED.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. IL, 1879.
Mayor Stokley, Of Philadelphia is waging relent-
less upon all the practisers of the manly art"
and upon those who aid and abet in this noble sport
in any way. He has announced that he will not even
allow in future any boxing sparring matches with
gloves. the stage elsewhere He has determined
to prevent, possible. the forthcoming discussion
between Johnny Clark and Jack King, the light
weights and the action Of the police authorities this
afternoon, by direction of the Mayor. certainly
makes it appear extremely improbable that the
meeting can take place the time and place arranged
upon.
THE ARREST OF THE MEN.
Late last night Clark and King, both Of whom are
in training in this city were arrested the warrants
of Magistrate Pole. out by Police Captain
Charles w. Woods. Clark was arrested at his saloon
in Hilbert street, and King taken at the house of
his trainer and hacker. Arthur Chambers, in Ridge
avenue Chambers name was included in the war
rant and he arrested also. Clark was cap
tured first and enabled to find the magistrate his
residence and enter bail for his appearance to-
day. Ex-Alderman Peter McCogan becoming
his surety When Chambers and King nabbed
they were not so fortunate, and the hour too
late to get bondsman. They accordingly COM
PEELED to spend the remainder of the night in the
cells at the Police Central Office much to their dis
gust, King declaring that he might be prize fighter
but he did not relish fighting cockroaches all night
Early this morning Chambers and King found the
magistrate and bondsman and were released to APP
pear this afternoon at hearing on the charges on
which they arrested of which, up to that time,
they were in ignorance.
HOW THE CONTESTANTS LOOK
At three O'Clock this afternoon all three of the
gentlemen OF the ring were in attendance at Mags-
trate Poles Office ut the Central Station supported
by large number of friends and admirers, and ac-
compauied by MIR. John =. Redheher counsel for
King and Chambers.
King looked in prime condition. His eye was bright
and clear, his skin hard and smooth and he seemed
the perfection of good training His hands, which
rather small stained yellow with the prepa-
ration in which they are washed to harden and
eral surprise. His eyes were somewhat blood
shot, his face spotted, and his general man.
It is said that he is TWO pounds under the weight
(12S pounds) at which he was matched to fight. His
voice husky and he was evidently suffering from
q severe cold. 1t seemed to be the opinion OF the
sports present that King in far better trim.
There was plenty of opportunity for observing and
comparing the rival pugiists, for they sat side by
side for half an hour awaiting the arrival of the
magistrates.
THE HEARING
When Magistrate Pole took his seat he was accom-
panied behind the railing by Mr.. Shapley the
sci to the Police Department, and by the Chief of
Police and other officers of the department. The
warrant which the arrested charged
them with having engaged in a conspiracy to par
ticpate III prize ngt IN violation OF the statutes.
Police Captain Woods, the first witness, testified
that he present at the Grand Central Theatre
the night of January u he saw Chambers and Clark
on the stage in ring costumes there sparrng,
and q man came from behind tine scenes to apologize
to the audience, stating that the Mayor had refused
to permit it.; the man then announced that he would
present the Unknown" who matched to fight
Clark; King then came forward and was introduced
by name.
Special Officer Eldridge gave testimony to the same
effect Tie counsel for the prisoners was just about
settling himself for afew words, and had said some
thing habeas corpus and wanting to know what
crime the men had committed, when the Chief
of Police. took all hands aback by quietly
asking that the further hearing be postponed
until next Wednesday. at ten A. NJ. The magistrate
promptly granted the request. Clark more
placed on bail until that time, but the bondsman
for Chambers and King did not meet the approval Of
two Englishmen were. therefore. locked up once
more but will probably good and sufficient
bail during the night.
DOES 1T END THE MATCH?
The action OF the authorities Is looked upon as n
very shrcwd trick that is likely to end the match for
the present. Wednesday morning next when the
hearing was adjourned to. viii DO the day
after the time fixed for the fight which
to take place on the 2lst inst,
cordng to agreement but the meeting could not
occur any from this city ON that day and
permit the to be here ut the hearing 1t would
do for the fight take place in the meantime 1t
is sad because IL 1t did the fact would be put evil
deBce against the men rs conclusive proof of tho
charge conspiracy TO get up hight, which Is what
they arrested for. Neither their counsel pro-
cure their release in the meantime habeas corpus
and certiorar because the prisoners have not been
fully committed. and the writs are not applicable.
CHAMBERS INDIGNANT.
Arthur Chambers liz very indignant against Clark,
who he says, is afraid to meet king. The two mon
had high words in the court room, sotfo rocc, and
might have come to blows had not the police boon
present.