Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-16

News.
The details OF BOwsu's death will be found
on page Z
New ORLEANS, December l5.-The dead
pugilist had been married for several
years, and despite his calling, was domeS-
tic in his life and habits, and had sur
rounded himself with all the creature
comforts of life. his wife was waiting
for him 10 return from the fight, hopeful
that be would come 10 her victor OF the
battle, and some idea. may be formed OF
the snock to her nerves when be was
brought into the house all but dead.
The coroner's jury declared tne cause OF
death 20 be concussion Of the brazil, but
failed to determine whether il was pro
duced Oy Layigne's blow or by Bowen's 5
head striking the floor Of the rink.
NEW ORLEANS, La, December 10
Charges were made against the partici-
pants of last nights fight. Lavigne was
the principal and was arraigned along
with his manager, Sam Fitzpatrick; jim
Hall and Martin Murphy, his seconds, anu
Eilly McCarty, Albert Spitziaden, Billy
Layton, BOwen's seconds, George COIsa-
dine, Lavlgne'S time-Keeper, and PROBES
sor John Duffy, the referee Of the fight.
Lavigne was charged with murder, the
others with being accessories.
Lavigue was placed under $4,000 bond
and the others s., coo each
Mr.. Guilaume went on the bond OF
Duffy and Spitzfaden aud they were re-
leased. Mr.. d. O'Malley signed for La
vigne, Billy Mccarthy, sam Fitzpatrick
and Martin Murphy.
Lavigne said: II regret it very much
81 Frrhf
one Of the pluckiest l ever met. IL IS
gross injustice 10 say that the knockout
blow 1 gave Bowen caused death. II was
tRe fall winch killed poor Bowen"
The Saginaw Kid' is a very affection
ate soul, and he spoke Of the grief his ar
rest would cause his mother
Prof Duffy said the affair would come
near killing prize fighting in New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, La, December 10
Mayor Fitzpatrick had been witness OF
the fight last night, and was much con-
cerned as TO Bowen's condition after he
had been carried from the ring-side. The
mayor had granted a permit for the con-
test, and was shocked when the news was
conveyed 70 him that Bowen was dead.
His act was 10 revoke the permit for the
Dempsey-Ryan contest tonight. The
Auditorium Club had, however, already
declared the fight on.
Mayor Fitzpatrick said:
Il do not know what effect this will
have on pugilism. A material point would
be the actual cause OF death. If death was
caused by the blow the sport is fatal, but
If the death resulted from BOwen's head
striking the floor, then the death was at
triOutable 10 a circumstance which can be
avoided in the future and the sport is not
fatal. revoked the permit to remove any
possibility Of repetition Of last nights
accident
DALLAS. TEX, December 15.-Janes J.
COrbett said Il do not know what kind of
blow Lavigne used, but it must have been
terrible. II will hurt pugilism. and makes
me more eager than ever TO get out Of the
business"
LOUISVILLE, KY, December 15-Fitz-
simmons refused 10 talk on the subject OF
Bowen's death. He said. however, that he
had telegraphed Lavigue his sympathy,
aRd would give him any help he desired.
~ o-m willing TO aid him financially" he
said.
URRASK. @ December 15.-John L. Sulli-
van said that the blow on the jaw OF Bowen
could not have resulted IN death, but the
fan, striking on The back Of his head with
such force, caused coRcussion Of the brain,
and death must hsve>Fesulted from the
fall.
SAGINAW. MrcH.. DeceARer 15.-The
news Of Bowen's death is TIE principal
topic Of conversation here. VIM. Lavigne,
brother OF George, has received 02e follow
ing telegram:
Dear Brother-I am in little NS2uble.
Don't worry. Fix mother all Night.
Things will come out all right.
"BRoTHER GEoRGE.M
LaviRue has always won, and bad never
failed to send his mother the greater park
Of his winnings.
BICYCLE RECORDS ALLOWED.
CHICAGO, December I5.-Tbe following
road records have been allowed by the
Century Road Club OF America: g. d.
Comstoc5, 25 miles, 1:I42l: May 80, 1894
Ohio State record. Wm. Christ, 10 miles.
25:15; August 5, 1894. California
State record. c. G. WalIin, Buf-
falo TO Pittsburg, 24S miles. 2I:1530;
August "A, ., 1894 c. G. Wallin,
Erie 70 Pittsburg, l45 miles, 13;lL30; Au-
gust -. ., 1894. J. r. Dunlap, 100 miles.
8 as; October :, 1894. Maryland State
record. a G.. Harding. ST. Louis to De
Soto, - miles. 3:05; November l6, 1864
4. O. Harding,S 81. Louis 20 De Soto aud re-
turn "a miles, SOB; NOvem Ger 10, 1894.
Course record.
RESULTS At NEW ORLEANS.
New ORLEANS, La, December l5.-
A bout S,0U0 people were present AZ the
races to-day 20 witness the Traction hand
leap The track was fast, weather cloudy
and pleasant. Summaries: First, seven
furloags, Netropole won; :2S3<. Second.
SIX furlongs, Frank Gayle; l:l53s Third,
six and half furlOngs, LongbroOk. 1:235S,
Fourth. Traction handicap, $1,000 guaran.
teed 10 winner, one mile and a sixteenth
Clemeutine won. Melody second, Wa,
hatchie third: time, :4S Fifth, nile
Bankrupt; :4S]S.
Following are the entries az New Or
leans for December l.. First, q mile.
Corallina %. CoreS 81, Dr. Work -, His
Honor 81, Song Brook -. MoliiO D, leo
Readins 100, Ben Hill l03. BOB Campbell
lOS, ST. Psncras l03. Second. mile selling.
lie Grsnde los, Mountain Quail los, Foot
runner los. Top Gallant los. Hattie Cant
los, Mezzotint lO5, Francis Pope LIZ. Nero5
lIS, BurrellS Bile ia. Third, q maidenk.
Queen Lake 1O3. Pomegranite los, A6s
Foy IOS Blue Hen los. Ned Conner f0S
Jesnie Vsn0rooSe los, Benroy l03. Pe1kin-
gill loo. Lu Prenitt l0o. Verdi jos,
Fourth. handicap. Rasper "a, EvsI L 50.
Black Hawk l07, Theodore H l06k Miss
CLARK 100, Red Veil So, Metropble ll6,
Frank Gale les, King Craft 100. 1 Fifth,
81, selling, Tippecanoe %. Nicarak qua 20.
Dotsy DimPle 90, Jim Hsaary l02f Bank
rups lO4. Daphane l04. Mslgs IO4 Texas
Star lO4, Baby Blu los, Masonic Home
los, Royal Flush l07. Ixion Is. Catus
Blossom llo, Lyndhurst llo. Grsey Duke