The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-01-23
Duval Club People Agree 10 Cash
the Check With a String
10 Ii.
Reforoe Kelley Talks with Mitch
ell, Thinks He Is Willing
TO Fight
A Circus Tent seat out OF Town aud WIN
lie Made Ready for the
MilI.

JACKSONVILLE, Jan. ZL.-Aftor long con-
fab with Mitchell to-day at his training
quarters Referee Kelley returned convinced
that Mitchell wants 10 hQht aud is not suf-
foring from a sprained ankle. Mitchell
offered 10 leave the whole matter Of the
check TO tho decision Of Kelley, just as
Corbett had already done. Thereupon
Kelley made a demand on the club that the
check be converted into cash and $50. 600 in
money be placed In his hands BY Tomorrow
afternoon. special meeting Of ths club
was held 60 night and II was unanimo ously
voted TO comply with Kslio,'s requirement
and placs $4,000 IN his hands by noon to-
morrow. This Is entii ely satisfactory 20 all
concerned.
Late this afternoon bill was fled 10 the
eiiouit cout PRAYING for an injunction re-
straining the sheriff from interfering with
the proposed exhibition and from prevent
ing any person entering the grounds. etc.
The bill shows that the agreement for the
contest Is in accordance with the city ordi-
nance. passed by virtue Of the power
granted BY the legislature 10 regulate and
license amusements aud exhibitions. No
tice was served upon Sheriff Bioward soon
after the bill was filed and the hearing will
be had before Judge Call tomorrow.
Mayor Fletcher dsclared tonight to an
Associated press reporter that the CITY has
passed an ordinance permitting sueh con
tests AM had aece pied money for license.
Under these circumstances he believed
it the duty Of the city TO protect the club
and fighters as far as it can.
There has been considerable talk" said
the mayor. about my swearing in special
policemen to protect the fghters. and See
ing that they are allowed to have thoir IT.
/ tlo nnair without mOlsstntiOn. / have
never done such a thing nor will do H.
These men aud the club are violating no
law Of this municipality, and / have no
right 10 interfere with them. Neither am
/ in any way bound 80 o otect them, beyond
| seeing that they ARE allowed to proceed
/ under the ordinance passed by the city
/ council. Thi6 says the chief Of police
must be at the ring side and satisfy him
self that the parties have a permit, and
gloves % weight OF not less than five
ounces. lie will be at the ring, II the fipht
comes of in the arena. he will look at the
! permit Hnd weigh tho gloves. Then be will
allow them 10 proceed"
"But what about the militia and sheriff. -
THAT is 70 business OF the citvia. l
shall allev the men to 90 ahead. and II the
authorities of DuEal county or state step
( In and stop the fight Il 20 40 affair of mine.
Tie city council Of Jacksonville cannot, by
passing an ordinance, render void the COM
mon law, which ! understand Gov. Mitchell
declares will bs violated. Whether or moi
the law Is being violated is a matter for
the cousts. The city OF Jacksonville has
| nothing TO do with 10 and does not propose
20 urgus Il. We will allow the
men TO proceed. but not protect
them II the state or county stops them.
/ Mo ara no more bound to protect the Duval
- a rfI = nu n Hun
We are bound 90 protect and guarantso sue
ceaa to a saloon keeper or any other branch
of business for which license has been
granted"
Two baggage cars, cabooso and an en-
gine pulled out of the siding in the yardg
CT the Florida Central & Psninsulsr rail-
road az seven O'Clock Tonight Inside the
two cars were packed the tent and portable
seats OF Frank Gsntry's circus In the
caboose, the blinds aud sliding shades of
which were tightly drAwn. there we're
thifty-hve picked men. each arned with a
brace OF Colts fortJ-fou a. Every man
had been sworn IN as deputy sheriff. the
oath having been administo ei by the
she IN Of an adjacent county friendly 10
the promoters of the contest. Just where
tue tent Is bound for no one outside tie
inner circle OF the Duval club knows
IhIs move was in oonsonance with tip
sent out this Aftei noon. II was admitted
that the club would make strong efiert Ga
BRING on the hight IN the arena. aud failing
there would be prepared TO load the fight
ers ana spectators on special train for a
point At which the men could hght without
molestation. which would be in readiness
for the mill day before the date set.
II tito armed forces, which are TO invads
the city tomorrow. and which ate under
the Rdiutsnt gene al, are subject TO the call
OF the sheriff. can be dislodgsd by the issu-
ance OF an injunction. the light will take
lace IN the cookie shell built for that pur-
pose. II the injunction does not issue; then
the men will be taken to tho tented arena
HARRIsnuRG, Jan. 22.-John l.. Sullivan
announced that he would leave FOR jack
sonville IN the morning. He declares he
will challenge the winner 10 hght for the
lArgest purse offered by any reliable club,
and Tor the World'a cham nionshir