The record-union., 1896-02-21


hardt, Jack Steiner and Jack Mccoy,
while Hugh Kane will probably act as
timekeeper. Bat Masterson will Off
ciate as master of ceremonies, George
Siler as referee and Lou Houseman as
official timekeeper.
Governor Thornton of New Mexico
arrived in the city this afternoon, and
was closeted for an hour with one of his
representatives, who has been under
cover for ten days. Subsequently, how
ever, the Governor said that his visit
had no relation to the fight, but was con-
nected with the Fountain murder and
the Las Cruces political war He added
that he was satisfied that in view of the
passage of the Catron bill no attempt
would be made to pull off the fight on
ground under Federal jurisdiction.
Acknowledgement Mabry had his
three squads of Rangers rounded up at
the Pierson Hotel at o'clock.
Peter Maher arrived from Las Cruces
at noon to-day, accompanied by Dan
Quinn, Jim Hall, Peter Lowry and Jerry
Marshall. The party was quickly
driven to Makers rooms, where Or.
White awaited their arrival. He ex-
amined Maher's eyes, and declared
they were in good condition and the
vision was perfect. From a careful ex-
animation it seems that Connelley's ap-
prehension of Makers condition was a
trifie pessimistic. The Irish lad cer-
tainly never looked better fit to fight,
and apparently is stronger and harder
by odds than when he fought Steve
ODonneI. His skin is bronzed, and his
muscles are strong as knotted rope.
His eyes are still weak, and show traces
OF the soreness caused by the alkaH
dust
Maher said to the United Press re-
porter Tonight: "I never talk much,
but 1 wish to say to my friends that [
am in first-rate condition, and am
ready to enter the ring at any minute.
/ understand that Fitzsimmons charac-
terized me as a cur a few days ago. He
would never have dared to talk that
way if l was present. Wait till I get a
crack or two at him tomorrow, and he
will see who is cur. He is a great
buffer, but bluffs won't go in our argu-
ment. My friends need have no fear
of the result
The first suspicion of betting was
noticed to-day Only a, few thousand
dollars were waged, and the odds were
in favor. of Fitzsimmons. Most of the
money was placed at 100 to 75, and that
on the Cornishman. The Maher crowd
appears to have plenty of money, but
will wait to bet at the ringside, in the
hopes of securing better odds.
The railroad people were entirely un-
certain up to the last moment whether
to run the train in two sections but
finally sent it off in ole, with a train of
ten cars, including four Pullmans and
two tourists, pulled by a heavy freight
engine. A crowd of 900 people was at
the depot to see the pilgrims off. Most
OF them carried baskets loaded with
food for a two-days' stay, as Langtry
Station is 3SS miles down the river in a
desolate country not overburdened with
lunching privileges.
General Mabry, with twenty rangers,
armed with Winchesters and six-shoot-
ers, went along with the "pugs," Cen
eral Mabry stating that he and his men
would camp right with the fighters until
they We're through. A force of sixteen
rangers is left in FL Paso, under Ser
geant Sullivan, to help guard the town.
as some fears were expressed lest the
toughs left in town, might attempt rob-
berries.
The East-bound train is due at Lang
try at / :32 p. m. tomorrow, and the
West-bound train is due at 5:37 D. M,
which will give ample time in which to
pull off the fight on Mexican SOIL All
the tickets read "To Langtry," one fare.
S11 65, being charged for the round
trip.
The kinetoscope and ring fixtures
reached the spot ten days ago, and a
telegram to General Mabry, from a
ranger sent to Langtry, stated that the
fixtures were well up over the river.
The crowd gets back Saturday morning.
CORBETT STILL TALKING.
CHICAGO, Feb. 2O,-James J. Cor
bett, who is playing an engagement in
this city, this afternoon sent two tele-
grams to El Paso. It will be noticed
that Corbett signs himself Champion
of the World The dispatch to F7itz-
simmons reads:
eff you win tomorrow, show the
American public that you are not afraid
to fight me. will meet you in Chicago
any day between March 1st and 9th,
and Will make a match for money or a
purse, the fight to take place anywhere
on earth. You will never be considered
champion until you put me out of the
way. JAMES J.CORBETT,
champion of the World"
The following was sent Maher:
IF you beat Fitzsimmons tomorrow
show the world you mean what you say
that you will not take the champion
ship without fighting for it. will meet
you here in Chicago any day between
March 1st and 6th and viii make a
match for money or simply for a purse,
the fight to take place anywhere on
earth Now, Peter, come on here like a
man, and we will have no trouble agree
ing to terms. Hoping that you beat
that big coward. l am, yours truly,
JAMES J. CORBETT,