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

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and on the ground that 1t was a prize fight
in the common meaning Of the word.
The lawyers for the club contended that
It Is not a prize fight, but glove contest;
that is given under the law sanctioning
glove contests; that the articles Of
accordance with the law and that there il
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-hghting 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. Mftchelrs 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 fer fear the governor
might not stand by this declaration. several
members of the city council of Jacksonville
held a quiet conference last evening and
after thoroughly canvassing the situation
decided that Governor Mitchell should not
of the city without reason.
They argued that in view of the decision
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
a call issued in regular manner for a spe
ciai 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
to what orders he would issue TO the
Iool
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 sympathzers 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 a rumor Of a
plague.
When the words main tanning 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 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 crush. Finally a
scheme was arranged by which the men
went in one at 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 a brass band. and having on 1t signs
painted upon streamers announcing the
Corbett-Mitchell fight for today rolled into
Bay street from side alley and was greet
ed by volleys and cheers as the band played
lively airs. The cheers swelled as the
of the principal hotels and saloons 1T 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 :he 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 rather unexpected
turn. Previous to the decision OF Judge
Call, granting the injunction, Corbett money
had been scarce at to 1. 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
Is to 10. and soon 8 TO l was not hard to
get. Steve Brodie announced lis willingness
to bet $1,000 to $500 that Corbett would win
in six rounds. but the sports only smiled.
Jimmie Colville succeeded in placing
$1,000 to $3.50 on Corbett, while other bets
$3.50 were laid on the American. Even mon
ey was also taken that Corbett would win
inside OF twenty rounds. At Stedekers 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.
Mr.. Lamar prefaces this statement with a
reference to the pleadngs In the case. Here
IL the gist of his letter:
These pleadings and the evidence placed
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 IL a misdemeanor
and the same circuit court is the final ap-
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 up
in bis 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 pleadings filed
on the 24th, the law Of the case is decided
as Tar as the circuit court OF Duval county
can decide the same
In view of these facts, as every peace
off1cer of the county must recognize this
decision. 1t is not deemed proper that such
peace officers take further action before the
so-calied glove contest. II the so-caIled
glove contest should occur, the states on
clais Will take such further action as the
facts will warrant"
Adlutant General Houston received orders
.ate last night from Gov. Mitchell. instruct
ing MIN to order the troops of the second
pitlaion 70 their homes. They will be dis
missed today. but will probably remain and
witness the fight
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