The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-14
THE CALIFORNIA ATHLETIC CLUB.
Election OF Oficers Impending Lots OF
q Fights on the Calendar.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. I3.--tSpecial. CONSIDER
able speculation is going on as 70 the probable
outcome Of the meeting OF the California Ath-
letic Club on Tuesday night, when a committee
will be appointed to nominate officers for the
coming election. II Dame Rumor- be eoreect,
there will be little excitement at the meeting.
1t is well known that there is strong opposition
to certain members of the board OF directors
who will seek re nomination. President Fulda
is booked for re nomination, as are three of the
directors, but the Others are not sure of their
nominations, although they are said to be can
wasting votes among the paid up members of
the club. President Fuldais the popular choice.
Hiram Cooks name has been NEIL
toned in connection with the presi-
dcncy of the club, but only in the
event of President Fulda's declining the nom-
ipation, which is not probable. Honorable
Hiram is not seeking the position. and said
that he would never accept the nomination un-
less good salary accompanies the offer. He
SAYS: at is worth good salary to preside over
that club and be bullyragged about by = lot of
pugiists." The opposition is headed this year
by Mr. Attinger, who figured prominently in pi-
rector Daly's fight last year. Attinger says he is
Preparations for the La Blanche Mitchell con-
test Will begin Monday, when the gymnasium
will he cleared of apparatus and the seats Tor the
members put in position. The club figures on
about Go members at its first exhibition.
The managers of Dixon and Mccarthy. have
been trying TO get match before the club, bur
have been informed that the club has all the
contests II wants.
Allen W. Thurman Baseball President.
CHICAGO, Feb. lS.-The board of control, the
supreme power in league baseball matters, met
today with closed doors. Representatives of the
League and the Western and Northwestern ssso-
Citations were present. The hrst work before the
board was the election OF president When this
is disposed of the constitutions of the three
associations and the rival claims of the clubs 10
the services OF various players "ilt be con
sidercd This afternoon the board rendered the
presidency 10 A. q. Spaldng, OF Chicago lie
thanked the board Tor the honor, but said that
for personal reasons he must decline, and that
his decision was final
After further consideration following Mr.
Snalfinc's answer, the board decided 10 cleo.
Allen w Thurman 10 the place Mr.. lount
wss AIDE secretary and treasurer, and the board
proceeded 10 audit the reserved list.
Negroes Going to the Cherokee strip.
nrS,soS. Tex, Feb. lS-lSpeeial IA large
number of immigrant negroes passed through
this city today en- ronte 10 the Cherokee strip, l.
r. /, they cannot get in there they intend to
snnat on the lands OF the sac aud Fox, whlch
ara reported TO them as being open tor settle
ment Every wagon lead had either rifles or
shot guns The party was led by professional
boo,l,er named EskeTine The colony was re-
rrrited In Arkansas and Eastern Texas. On the
leading wagon was the following in large let
,ers. ..rree lands io- free men. Peaceful meas
ures If possible but fereibie II Necessary. The
Indians musf so.
$4,000 to loan at once. on inside property, oy