Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25

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| In the common meaning of the word.
The lawyers for the club contended that
| 1t is not a prize fight, but a glove contest;
that is given under the law sanctioning
glove contests; that the articles OF
| agreement state that they were drawn In
accordance with the law and that there is
| a 5000 forfeiture clause in the article for
| breaking any part Of the agreement. They
claimed that it is TO be a glove contest.
pure and simple. and that the laws govern
| ing prize-fighting cannot apply to it.
At the conclusion of the argument Judge
Call said he would render decision at 3
o'clock and the court adjourned. The in
junction was granted.
Gov. MitchelPs Decision.
Martial law will not be declared was
announced last night. Attorney General
Lamar last evening received a telegram
from him, to the effect that martial law
would not be declared. This was the preva-
lent opinion. but for fear the governor
might not stand by this declaration. several
members Of the city council Of Jacksonville
held quiet conference last evening and
after thoroughly canvassing the situation
decided that Governor Mitchell should not
be allowed to usurp the police functions
of the city without reason.
there was no warrant for the governor to
proceed further and that the action he
could probably take now would be to send
his troops home 1t was decided to have
q call issued in regular manner for a spe-
cial session of the entire city council at an
early hour this morning to consider the
extraordinary situation in all its phases.
AdJutant General Houston, when asked
as to what orders he would issue to the
militia now In Jacksonville said that until
he received instructions from Governor Nit
chell he would have nothing to say in the
matter. THE troops are now in the hands
OF the sheriff." he said, however, land he
is practically In command. AS his hands are
tied, suppose the militia will remain here
until definite orders are received from the
governor"
Rejoicing of the Sports.
The sympathizers with the contest pro-
moters had the town yesterday afternoon.
The feeling akin to chagrin that possessed
them Tuesday night when uniformed and
armed soldiers marched gaily down the
street was remembered only in Its humor-
Gus light yesterday. after the decision
spread faster than does rumor Of
plague.
When the words maintaining the injunc-
ton fell from the lips of the Judge there was
a mad rush for the telegraph office and the
news went over the town like wild fire.
The situation was changed from surprise
to certainty. and the club members lately
listless were suddenly fired with a new
zeal.
Plans half fulfilled, schemes not material
lied for lack of confidence were renewed.
At the rooms OF the Duval Athletic Club
the crowd was SO great that 1t took half
a dozen men to keep a pathway open for
pedestrians. The demand for tickets was
such that nothing but system prevented
wild confusion and a crush. Finally
scheme was arranged by which the men
went in one at a time, finding an egress at
another door and the stream Of ticket buy
ers was continuous. The club men did not
forget to advertise their victory. Half an
hour after the decision a band wagon, filled
with brass band and having on 1t signs
painted upon streamers announcing the
Corbett-Mitchell fight for today rolled into
Bay street from a side alley and was greet
ed by volleys and cheers as the band played
lively airs. The cheers sweiied as the
wagon proceeded up the street and in front
of the principal hotels and saloons it was
given an ovation. The wagon then pro-
ceeded through the residence portion of
the city, where hundreds of people crowded
out to see it and clap their hands for JOY.
Every one felt the enthusiasm as an infec-
ton and the town went wild. Even those
opposed to the fight could not but smile at
the spirit and joy displayed.
The Betting.
Late yesterday afternoon the betting was
livelier than it has been. the visitors being
in a good humor over the decision, and more
willing than ever to risk their money. The
betting last night took a rather unexpected
turn. Previous to the decision of Judge
Call granting the Injunction. Corbett money
had been scarce at to l. The courts de-
cision had hardly been rendered, however
when the admirers Of the American came to
the front with surprising rapidity. From
to on the champion, the odds jumped to
% to 10. and soon to 1 was not hard to
get. Steve Brodie announced his willingness
to bet 1000 to $500 that Corbett would win
in six rounds, but the sports only smiled
Jimmie" Colvile succeed ed in placing
$1,000 to $3.50 on Corbett, while other bets
e OF Sl,Uo TO $500 $1,000 to $3.50 and $1,000 to
1880 were laid on the American. Even mon
ey was also taken that Corbett would win
inside of twenty rounds. At Stedeker's SIS
to $40 was the rule.
The Governors Decision.
Attorney General Lamar last night gave
out statement announcing that he would
abide by the decision of the circuit court
and that any contemplated action by the
state would only be taken after the contest,
provided that the ruling of the court on the
final answer of the sheriff should correspond
with that of yesterday.
Nj. Lamar prefaces this statement with a
reference to the pleadings in the case Here
Is the giSt of his letter:
These pleadings and the evidence nlaced
before the court all the issues. The case
was formally argued by counsel on both
sides. The court decided that the law of
the state of Florida did not prohibit such
contests and the court entertained the bill
and granted an Injunction prohibiting the
sheriff and his agents and ATTORNEYS from
going upon the grounds or interfering with
or preventing the contest
THE offense, If any, in Florida law grow
ing out of such contests is a misdemeanor
and the same circuit court Is the final an
pellate court that would hear and determine
the same. The court granted to the de-
PENDANT until 10 o'clock a. m. of the 9th to
file further answer, If such could be framed
The defendant at that time will file his
answer stating the same matters set I'D
In his affidavit already on file, only In more
positive terms as to the nature of the con-
test. Should the courts ruling on the an
swer be the same as that on pleadinEs filed
on the 24th, the law Of the case is decided
as far as the circuit court of Duval county
can decide the same.
In view of these facts, as every peace
officer of the county must recognize this
decision, it is not deemed proper that such
peace officers take further action before the
so-called glove contest. If the so-caIIed
glove contest should occur, the states Off
Gals will take such further action as the
facts will warrant"
Adjutant General Houston received orders
late last night from Gov. Mitchell, instruct
ing him to order the troops of the second
battalion to their homes. They will be dis
missed today, but will probably remain and
witness the fight
Hfoiogtca1 Society of Washington.
The annual address of the president of
the Biological Society will be delivered by
fror. T. V. Riley, in the lecture room of
the Columbian University, at half-past
O'CLOCK on Monday evening January ~