Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-19

the boat, and II was all run out before
the little packet touched the shore OF
the wharf on the return trip. Three or
tour bartenders were kept busy ell the
time There was also sandwich coun-
ter, and another refreShment stand.
The usual wheel-Of-fortune was running
full blast, and gathering in the stray
dimes aud quarters. For the first hour
all went well. Then the effects OF copi-
Gus draughtS of the foaming beverage,
began % manifest themselves in maud
liz revelry. Quiet and friendly specu-
latiOus regarding the outcome OF the
battle, gave way 10 excited and drunken
arguments, which ended, in many In
stances, In blows. InOfensiye specta-
tors were made unwilling parties TO the
fstIculls, and to-day score OF people
are tenderly nursing sore spots on their
anatomies, and a feeling has been en-
gendered that will result in
FUTURE TEOUBLE.
The crowd was orderly, with the ex-
ception of few toushs, who are re-
spousible for all the trouble. Most OF
the men went down TO see the tight. Il
few went dpwn to fight, and taey were
not the principals in the battle, either.
When the boat had gone about two
miles below MOundSville, IL turned and
landed against the West Virginia shore.
10 was announced that il would remain
there until daylight, when IL would
cross TO the Ohio side, where the battle
ground was located. II was then about
1880 o'clock. A number OF Bo-
lens friends made deci-
ded kick, alleging that 1t was
the understanding that the contest
would take place by the light OF gaso-
line lamps, and that a further delay
would mean an advantage for Howley.
As matter Of fact this was true. Be-
fore leaving Wheeling the principals
both weighed in. Howley tipped the
beam at exactly 1875 pounds. Bolen got
on the scales with mis- clothing on, and
did not raise the beam. lie stated later
that he weighed but 126 pounds, which
is his fighting weight.
HOwley Immediately ate hearty
meal, and when be got in the boat, went
TO sleep. He gained at least four or i've
pounds before morning.
The principals and their seconds &C.
cupied the cabin Of the packet, TO
which 10 person was admitted. The
crowd was kept
on THE BARGE,
which was wise provision. Some peo-
pie who were not taking part in the
revels on the barge, attempted 10 sleep
while the boat was tied up. Theg got
in the second story Of the barge and Sc
cured life preservers, out Of which they
made cots, and laid down upon the floor.
An exciting incident took place
al the break Of day on
the bow OF the packet Two
well known gamblers came of the
barge, threw down money on the floor
of the boat, produced two dice, and in
yited everybody to join them in a game
of "craps." A colored man, who has
the reputation of being a bad niggah, "
covered the bet, and "shot the bones
several times, winning each time.
A dispute arose as to whether his
point was ; or 6, and the gambler re-
fused TO pay the bet. This led to words
and the gambler started TO take of his
coat. The colored man backed'away from
hin, placing his hand on his hip pock-
ct, aud showing the bright metal handle
of a revolver. But for the prompt in
reference of friends. there would have
been a shooting scrape.