The record-union., 1895-10-21

May Even Be Called to Pass Law
to Prevent the Fight Should the
Supreme Court Decide That the
Present Statutes Do Not Cover the
Matter, Which. From Cln aceilor
Leatherman's Decision, Seems to Be
the Case.
HOT SPRINGS (Ark.). Oct. 20.-Even
in prize fight circles this has been the
most quiet day that has been experienced
hero in a week. The Hobbies of the no.
tells have almost been deserted, and the
familiar faces of such pugilistic lumlna-
ries as Vendig, Stewart, Brady and De-
lany have been noticeable by their aD-
sence. Since the decision OF Chancellor
Leatherman, however. there appears 20
be feeling OF more assurance engend-
cred in the minds of the people of the
ability of the Florida Athletic Club to
bring off the glove contests here as billed.
All doubt has been removed as TO the ex-
istence of any statutory provision pro-
hibiting glove contests or prise nights, by
which there can be any legal Interference
brought to bear to stop CorDett and Fitz-
simmons from coming into the State with
the dete rmination to engage in their con-
test.
The day of the fight has not been fully
determined upon by the officials of the
club. 1t is thought that either the 18th or
10Th will be selected for the Corbett
~ off action
of Governor Clark, in view of the decls-
ion Of the Chancellor, ID the subject OF
much comment and surmise. his declar-
alton at the beginning that he would not
call out the Leg isIature II the men fought
in the State-house YARD 10 remembered,
and the fear now is that he Will not ABIDE
by it, but will call an extra sessionof the
Legislature at once. 1t is q recognized
fact that the Governor has no law TO war
rant him in calling upon the militia with
out first being called upon 10 DO so by
the civil authorities Of Garland County,
and the opinion is freely expressed here
that the Sheriff meant every word IN his
letter to thu Governor, written yester-
day, and which is supposed TO have
reached him this morning.
An extra session OF the Legislature is
now the Governors only hope OF making
good his word that there shall be no meet
ing OF Corbett and FitZsimmons any
where in Arkansas. II he should persist
In sending the militia into this county
without being called upon to do so the
local peace officers will see that they do
no damage to either lie or property.
The opinion of Chancellor Leatherman
is very generally Endorsed by the leading
attorneys OF this city. Every one seen SO
far saws that no other decision could have
been given under the proof made. Colo
mel +. w. Rector and Judge j. NJ. Har-
reil, two Of the best constitutional law
yers of the State, indorse the decision,
and even the prosecuting attorney who
conducted the case for the State says that
no other decision could have been rem
dered. Judge Harrell is OF the opinion
that the Governor will not call an extra
session.
Attorney Kinsw orthy has been
here all day engaged in the Work OF get
ting the appeal papers ready to take the
case to the Supreme Court Tomorrow.
The transcripts were completed this
evening, and the Attorney-Genera l will
leave for the capital on the early morning
train. In an interview he stated that as
the Governor is exceedingly anxious to
have the legal aspect OF the question de-
cided, in all probability the Supreme
Court would review the papers at once,
but he could not say when decision
would be given. He stated that he was
perfectly satisfied with the decision of
Chancellor Leatherman; that the decision
was not unex pected; that the Chancellor
could not we'll give any other opinion
than he DID under the proof made. he
also stated that in the event that the SUI
preme Court affirmed the decision of the
lower court that would end all interior
ence on the part OF the Governor as far as
the law ia concerned. What other steps,
if any, the Governor contemplated TAX
ing, the Attorney-General would not say
The written demurrer to the petition of
Corbett was filed to-day. IL IS a mere
denial of the fact that the petitioner has
stated sufficient facts TO entitle him to
writ OF habeas corpus as prayed for
From what could be CLEANED from the
Attorney q eneral, 1t Is quite certain that
the Supreme Court Will take lmm edlate
action On the appeal.
a meeting OF the Florida Athletic Club
will take place Tomorrow morning at ii
o'clock, when Martin Julian will be pres
ent and be heard anent the proposed post
ponement of the meeting and change of
grounds, the decision to be on scientific
points. Tho very best feelings do not
seem TO exist between Julian and the OIL
GERS OF the Florida club. The latter claim
that Julian has no forfeit money up, and
that If he does not put in an appearance
he will forfeit nothing but his time.
Julian claims that they have not been
changes, and that they have been accused
OF having nothing up on the fight. He
says that FltZsiInmons is in splendid con-
dition, and that owing to the difference in
the weather between here and Corpus
Christi, he does not think it best to bring
him before tho day of the fight.
wv hat 90 you think OF the revised ar
ticles OF agreement"
~ DO not like them at all. We agreed
to fight finish battle TO see who is en-
titled to the championship, and the arti-
cles provide for a soft glove contest for a
limited number of rounds. l do not in
tend TO sign the new articles of agreement
at ALL 1t will be fight TO finish. or no
fight at all. make THIS stateusnt most
positive"
"Wh about postponing the contest to
some later day."
II object 10 that also. We agreed to
fight on October 3lst. | will have FitZ-
simmons here on that day ready 10 go
into the ring and fight. Ii the other par
ties are not ready we will claim the for
felt. according to- contract. Then if they
want 10 make arrangements we will &C.
commodate them, but this light must be
brought Oft according TO agreement, or
not al all.
at is claimed by some that you have
no forfeit money up. How Is that Z"
The money was placed in the hands of
the Stakeholder all rlRul All vi III Dut
81 800 has been attached. Just how the
stakeholder allowed it to be done l don't
know, but that cuts no figure. as we have
another $4,000 to put side bet where
it cannot be attached by anybody. AS
for postponing the fight. | see no neces-
sity OF that. AS | understand 1t, all that
has to be done is to build the fence around
Wilmington Park twelve feet higher
than it is now and throw up the seats,
which can be done within twenty-four