Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-11-11
He Knocls Out the English Heavy weight
in Two Boands.

He Knocks Out the English Heavy-7veighf
in Two Eoands.
LONDON, November l0th.-Peter Jackson.
the colored Australian pugilist and Jem
Smith, the English champion. fought TO-
! night at the Pelican Club for purse of
81 ,000
Jackson out-fought Smith for two rounds.
| whereupon the English fighter deliberately
cross buttocked Jackson. The referee then
| gave Jackson the victory.
Among the spectators were many Lords
and members of the House of Commons,
and other prominent Ders33s. Smith won,
| the toss for position.
In the firstround there were many heavy
| exchanges.
In the second round Smith appeared to.
be winded. Jackson forced, the fighting:
and knocked the English champion ali
over the ring. Finally, Smith made at
and threw Jackson. Smithtrie TO resume
the fight with bare knuclzles, but the po-
lice seized him and persuaded him to
shake hands with his antagonist.
Smith was beaten at all poinss
Smiths handkerchief had his likeness in
the center and blue border. Jacksons
had the combined English and American
| flags, with the words, Advance Australia,
and Without Fear or Favor" Inscribed
thereon also were the letters C. A. c., out of
| compliment to the California Athletic Club.
| LONDON, November 10th.-It was nearly
O'Clock before the referee, George Wise, of
the Clafton Boxing Club, was selected, aud
Messrs. King and Bettison, ex amateur
champions, were Judges. Captain Archer
Drummond was time keeper.
Both men were looking fine, and as they
leaped into the ring were greeted with
cheers. Smith looked the better of the
two. He had trained down to 1872 pounds,
and was without superhuous flesh.
Jackson was about ten pounds heavier.
Smith was seconded by Jack Caldick and
Jack Harper, his trainer. Jackson was
seconded by Fitzpatrick, his Australian
trainer, and Jack Fallon, the Strong Boy"
The colors of each champion were fastened
to the stakes.
Smiths blows were all delivered en- the
body. Both INDUCED slightly in hugging.
After the decision was rendered it was
lucky for Smith that he was restrained
from fighting with bare kDuckles, for
Jackson was a trifie angry and probably
would have given him sound thrashing.
An English Scandal.
LONDON, November 10th.-High society
circles are greatly shocked by the EetCs'
scandal of swell West End club. The list
of the accused men and suspects was
materially brought to light yesterday.
Lord Arthur Somerset, Major of the Horse
Guaros, who is the son of the Duke of
Beauford, is openly accused of the most
villainous conduct and has fed the country.
Prince Albert Victor, the eldest son of the
Prince of Wales, is said to have more
pressing reasons for sudden trip to India
than pleasure. 1t is understood be will re-
main until the excitement subsidies. A
Privy Council meeting was held late last
night to discuss the revolving subjects.
Sir Charles Dixie.
LONDON, November 10th.-Sir Charles
Dixie has been invited to contest Fulham
at the near Parliamentary election. He will
not accept the invitation. Fulham is not
sufficiently sure Of the seat for him to at
tack. Those who wish TO see him back
again in public life are very anxious that he
should not begin his new career by defeat.
Sir Charles will stand for some northern
constituency where he will be certain of a
majority. He is determined to try to re-
enter public life, and the Liberals have.
promised to back him.
Up Among the Clouds.
Cry OF MEXICO, November 10th-R R.
Whitehouse, United StatesCharge d Affsires,
returned here to day after having climbed
the extinct volcano of IL accihuatl 1860.
feet high. The feat has only once before
been accomplished. Mr.. Whitehouse was
obliged to cut over 1000 steps in solid ice
in order to ascend, and one night he
camped in cave at hight of II 600 feet.
With the party was the German Minister,
Baron Won Zedmiiz. The expedition was
undertaken at the request of the Alpine
| Club
Marie Halton in Hiding.
LONDON, November 10th.-A cable sent
to New York by the Suns correspondent
says; Joseph Lewis, who was accompanied
to Europe by Marie Halton, who ran away
from the Casino arrived on the City of
Paris on Thursday He refuses to say any
thing about the " whereabouts OF Marie, how
| ever.
Lewis is a rich man. Heis member of
firm of heavy diamond dealers on Throg-
morton street, and his luxurious residence
| is at Empress Gate.
Furnishing BOycOtters.
| LIMRIcK, November 10Th. = Bishop
| 0'Dwyer issued pastoral letter forbidding
| the clergy of the diocese to grant absolu-
ton to any person guilty of boycotting or
pursuing that plan of campaign. The
Bishop retains to himself alone the right to
absolve such persons.
Peruvian Celebration
LIMA (Peru), November l0th.-To-dsy is
| President Caceres' birthday. A celebration
in honor Of the event was begun last even
| Ing with PUBIC 1luInlDalODS hDu ire
works. The festivities will be continued
until the 18th.
| On the Russian Frontier.
| LONDON, November 10th.-The st. Peters,
burg Svet says that China is armiDg her
troops on the Russian frontier with repeat
! ing rifles and the soldiers are being drilled
| by German officers
Canada's Governor General.
OTTAWA (Ont), November 10th.-The
Governor General and party have left Vic
toria, B O., and will come straight through,
arriving at Ottawa on the 10Th.
En- Route Home.
LONDON, November 10th.-Amcag the
homeward bound passengers on tbe Ger
manic is Chss. F. Crocker. Senator WASH
| burn is on the Trave.
The Report Denied.
MELBOURNE. November 10th.-Phe report
of the murder of a missionary by savages
in New Guinea is declared to be untrue.
| Doubt the Report.
| BERLIN, November 10th.-Germans at
Lamu do not believe the reports that the