The herald., 1896-01-27
But His Amateur Claims Are
Questionable
HE BUMPED CORBETT'S HEAD
For Smoking a Cigarette Against the
Rules
Lord Sholto Douglas Wants to See the Fistic
Carnival From Box-inter-
national Chess


noted amateur sprinter, has been treated
royalty by Leonard Gill and other mem
bers of the Olympic club during the past
week. He has had the run of the Olympic
club, been given French dinners and
shown other courtesies.
They have all been wasted. The real
Jewett is at home in Detroit and has no
intention of wearing the winged o. 1t is
now suspected that the visitor is profess
sional footracer who intended to get a
standing as an amateur and make kill
ing. Several of the Olympians believe
that he is spike" Donovan.
The bogus Jewett approached Gill last
Tuesday. He said he intended to make
this city his home, and when settled, to
enter athletics once again under the
Olympic club colors. The man displayed
an intimate knowledge of athletics in gen.
eral and gave every evidence OF being the
person he represented himself to be. So
we'll did he play his part that not only was
Gill fooled but also many other Oiympians
who are ever on the outlook for good ath-
letic material.
Last Tuesday afternoon the imperson-
ator called upon Gill at the California
Sugar Refinery company's office, intro
ducing himself as Harry M. Jewett Gill
is we'll up in the lore of amateur records
familiar with Jewett. The mans face
bore every evidence of honesty and sus-
picion was furthest from his thoughts. As
track captain of the Olympic athletic
team, it was Gill's duty to secure the best
available material and here was the
chance Of lifetime. With Jewett rum
ming under the Olympic club emblem
Gill saw continuous victories on the track
and he proceeded Immediately to give the
visitor O royal welcome. The first thing
was dinner at a high priced restaurant.
Nothing was too good for the sprinter. AS
the evening had not advanced far upon the
completion of the dinner, Gill suggested
the theater. Theaters were as welcome to
Jewett's impersonator as dinners, and so
Gill and the visitor marched off to the
Columbia. After the theater the two
young men loitered about town for some
time. An appointment was made for early
the next morning.
The VISITORS intention to settle down IN
San Francisco necessitated his securing
employment. Informing the Olympic club
sprinter that he was an electrical engineer
by profession, Gill introduced him to a
prominent engineer of this city, who gave
the visitor letters of recommendation.
Whether they have been used Gill has been
unable to learn.
The day following the dinner and theater
party the unsuspecting Gill showed the
visitor through the Olympic blub building
and drove him out to the clubs grounds.
Whoever this pretender might be, he was
certainly an athlete. The track was heavy,
but nevertheless he wished to try it. OBJ
tanning pair OF 'spikes" and light run
ming suit, he gave Gill an exhibition of his
running ability.
The enthusiasm of the Oiympian was
great. The sprinter proved to be very
fast and an exceptionally fine athlete,
with leg muscles beautifully developed.
Up to this time Gill wes unsuspectine,
but Thursday he received a visit
Hepburn called for the address
uf Jewett, stating that Harry
Jewett and he were old friends. college
chums, in fact, and that he was surprised
to learn that Jewett was in the city,
1t then occurred to Gill that the
after ALL He asked Hepburn for a
description of his chum and to his surprise
discovered that he had been imposed upon.
Gill Immediately telegraphed to Harry M.
Jewett at his home in Detroit, the telegram
reading: Are you in Detroit or San
Francisco?n
The answer received read: "Am in De-
troit; never was in San Francisco. Why
do you ask? Write"
1t was signed Harry M. Jewett.
That settled the matter. Since then Gill
has been hunting for the man who de-
ceived him. As yet he has not located him.
FIGHT WITH coRBETT
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. GOV. h. Murphy,
. fireman, detailed for duty last night at
the National theater where James j. Cor
bett is now playing, came into lively con-
tact with the prgilist, and both men were
battered before the trouble was over.
Murphy smelled cigarette smoke and
= t<,C oI /,
tered.
II must tell you that smoking is against
the rules" said Murphy.
mo one is smoking here" said Corbett,
but he was unable to conceal the smoke
that came from under his coat.
"Why, you are smoking yourself" said
Murphy Indignantly and slammed the door,
The fireman threw all his weight against
the door just after Corbett opened it, and
Murphy staggered half across the room
and before he could recover himself Cor
bett struck him twice. Murphy came back
with a blow on Corbett's mouth that
brought the blood.
The fireman then started down stairs,
but Corbett caught him, then kicked him.
Murphy then started down again, Corbett
following. Murphy grabbed Corbett around
the legs and pulled his feet from under
him. letting the pugilist slide down the
stairs.
When the pugilist reached the bottom he
was frantic with rage and again attacked
Murphy, but the men were soon separated.
Corbett's mouth was very badly swollen,
and Murphy was badly hurt in the back,
where Corbett'kicked him.
The fireman is a little fellow, much
smaller than Corbett.
sHoLTo WILL BE THERE.
Ell PAso, Tex, Jan. 26.-Dan Stuart re.
ceived this morning telegram from
Sacramento, CAL, asking if box could
be reserved for Lord Sholto Douglas. Stu.
art replied: "As the glove contests will all
be under the rules of the Marquis oi
Queensbury, it will not be inappropriate
for his son to be at the ringside. Box asked
for awaits your pleasure"
Lord Sholto is said to have in his posses
sion the original parchment upon which
the Marquis of Queensbury had the fight
ing rules engrossed.
INTERNATIONAL CHESS
New YORK, Jan. 26.-It has been de
cided to hold the Dig international ches.
match between the United States of Amer
ica and the United Kingdom of Grea
Britain and Ireland on March I3 and IA
letter has been received by the Brooklyn
Chess club from the British Chess club
London, negotiating arrangements for the
match, which have since been acted UPON
by those in charge of the arrangements OF
this side. The match will be on eiph
boards.
Newspaper rian Dead
New YORK, Jan. 26.-Philip Ripley dice
In Bellevue hospital today of Bright's dis
ease, aged about 68 years. Mr.. Ripley