The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
A SUNDAY PRIZE FIGHT
Almost Ar THE FEDERAH cAPfr41
. Washington and Virginia Rough the
Iarneipantt-Washington Toughs De-
eide the Contest--washington Notes.

couple Of barges in tow OF a tug at Old
White House Landing. eighteen miles be-
low Washington on the Potomac. The ap-
pearanse aud aspect of the party indicated
very plainly that prize figh: was on hand.
The match was between w. 8. Layton
q middle-weight fighter Of Roanoke
Va. and William Nally. boxer Of
Washington. The prize for which
tae battle was arranged was the
Gate receipts. which amounted 70 about
500. The promoters, in order 20 swell
their earnings, had established bar on one
~ the barges. and during the three hours
run down the river many of the sports got
nghung drunk. As a natural consequence
there were many qnArTels and several en-.
counters not down on tho regular pro-
Gramme. Upon landing the ring was
pitched In Il hollow under some willow
trees. The Nirginian WAS tho first 10
appear in the ring, and he was greeted
with cheers tie fought st about 1856
pounds and looked 20 be in very fair cOndi-
ton Ia a moment more Nally sprang
lightly over the ropes. accompanied by his
second A. f. OCOnner. of Washington
Jimmy keenan,, Of Baltimore. was Laytou's
second. George Northbridge, of Washing
ton was chosen referee and Jack Cav
nnagh, of Baltimore, tme-keeper Naiiy
DAY have outweghed Layton several
pounds. The betting was ia LaYton's favor.
The Nirginian was entirely cool and self
possessed. while Nally plainly showed signs
Of nervousness.
just at half-past o'clock time was
called. The men approached each other
cautiously, each sparring for an opening.
Nally got in the first blow on the Virginian's
body. but he suffered for il, as the latter
cOuntered cleverly on the Washingtonan's
side face. Some close inhghting followed.
Nally evidently going for Laytons wind.
Then followed q succession Of what
sounded like heavy blows. but no
claret flowed. The men cinched
and amidst cries of foul fouln outsiders
invaded the ring. The referee refused
TO consider the claim and ordered the men
apart.
In the second and. as it proved. final
round Nally appeared 10 better advantage.
having apparently overcome his nervous
ness. However, Layton still looked the
better man and those who. counted upon
iair flgh. expected him % win. Naly led
OF. getting in light blow on
Layton's neck but the latter
eountered quite cleyery and both closed.
The blows fell thick and fast. Layton freed
himself and was slowly backing towards the
ropes, as many believed for the purpose Of
getting in some telling blows. He showed
10 signs of distress or weakness. Suddenly
hallY made a rush and struck Layton. The
latter fell near his corner, but the fall
was apparently more Of stumble
than from the effect of Nsllys fists
Layton quickly raised himself upon
his elbows and would no doubt have been
upon his feet IN a second. whom a dozen
men rushed into the ring and four or five
purposely fell on top of the Virginan. The
widest excitement ensued and a free fight
was almost provoked by the referee deciding
Ia favor of Nally. calling LaytOn's tumble a
knock out The Nirgiuians second protested,
H-.HI HI.~H- ava
with which the rng-stakes had been driven
ana attempted to silence the protesting
shouts Dy force. Several reYolveTs were
drawn, but fortunately there were sober
and cOol-headed men enough to interpOse
and prevent bloOdshed Neither party TO
the fight was punished IN the least, and it
was plain that had not Layton been inter-
fered with he would have been on his feet
and at the scratch IN time.
Several more drunken rows followed the
decision. When the party essayed TO re-.
turn IL was found that the receding tide had
left the bsrges and tug high ana dry. The
newspaper men, including IHB IIMKs cor
respondent, and some spectators, crossed
the river IN skiffs and returned home on an
excursion vessel. There was no interfer-
euce from officers Of the law. Among the
spectators were thirty OF forty Nirglnians,
some OF them resldentsOf the vicinity
DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS.
At Democratic headquarters in this city
reports from local committees and from in
diYiduals ia the shape of letters are being
receive at the rate of several hundred per
day. 10 Is an encouraging fact that without
exception the reports from tie Southern
States are 10 the effect that the Third party
disafection is rapidly subsdlng, ana that
the Democrats are getting together 10 pre-
vent Force bill Legislation. These reports also
state that the Third party scare Is dong
good work in the South, as II has impelled
Thousands of Democrats who have taken
small interest IN elections during the last
few wears 10 enroll themselves in party or
ganizatiOns and labor zeaiousiy for the cause.
FoUR CHILDREN DEAD.
-Four children OF Lemuei Massey. farmer
residing near Butts Gross Roads. Alex
sndria county, have died OF dlphtheria
within the last several days. The family
consisted Of father. mother and seven chil-
dren. and ali we're down with the disease al
the same time. NeighbOrs were afraid to
visit them because of danger OF contagloD.
However. relief has now been afforded. The
four children were buried together.
POSTAL NOTES.
In Virginia postofices have been estab-
lished as follows:
Rockohock. New Kent county. Harman
t. Walker postmaster.
Rosedale Russell county, Alexander b.
Stuart postmaster.
A postofice has been established at
Roberts. Ashe county, William j. Roberts
postmaster.
The following railway postal order has |
been issued: 'Martinsyiile aud Winston /
X l.. clerk change and extend run so as 10 /
begin at Roanoke, Va, increase IN distance /
81 10 miles. making whole distance 1920 /
miles. The line 10 be known as the Roa-
noke and Winston r. P.O"
WASHINGTON NOTES.
The Richmond negro, Henry Goodwin.
who seriously stabbed Lawrence Leath last
Saturday. was aTralgned IN tie police court
10. dav. bur as the wounded man was not
able to attend Goodwin was committed 10
lail. Leath has rallied and the hospital sur
Reone now think he viii recover.
Acting Secretary Spaldlng OF the Treas
ury Department has issued circular instrnc-
tons 10 collectors of customs under the
Canadian retaliation act relating 70 tolls
on Canadian vessels a. st. Marys canal
which provides that money shall be collect
eI under regulations 10 be established py
tie Secretary OF the Treasury.
General Grant. acting Secretary OF war
to-day approved the request OF Governor
Buchanan OF Tennessee, for cannon, cart
ridges shells and canister. and orders were
teleeraphed 70 the Rock Island (l!L)
arsenal 70 forward the ammunition i'm
mediateiy
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