Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-22

after the other FltzsimmonS eyeu nun
with sarcastic smile. and his breast
heaved Ike that OF an animal READY 10
bound for its prey.
At 4.25, when Referee sier caileo
both men TO the centre Of the ring to give
them their instructions, and warn then
against fouling or other int:actions OF
the code. the spectators enjoyed inc
nrst opportunity of seeing them race 10
face. Fitzsimmons presented Detter
appearance than I'm any OF MS preNiouS
encounters. His flesh was hard ana PINK
and the veins stood out IKE "hip-
cords. siaher. on the contrary, ap-
reared somewhat nabby, while his move
ments on his feet lacked the agisliy
that characterized those OF titzsim-
mons. Manager Quinn had eVideh'y
been honest in the opinion that ne gave
a couple OF days agO-"Pete Is not IN
the condition that l would IKE MN
10 be in
Time was called at AS, and the specta-
tors pressed TO the ropes
THE ENGAGEMENT.
First nd-Fitzslmmons led with his
left Mahe- backed toward his corner:
Fltzslmmons landed with his right ana
a clinch followed. Maher struck tltz-
simmons with his right hand while they
were clinched, and Referee Siler warned
the fight TO Fitzsimmons. AFTER
break-away Peter landed his left on
Fitzgimmons's neck Close in-fghtng fol-
lowed and Maher succeeded In landing
his left on Fitzsimmons's upper liz, draw
ing blood Fitzsimmons landed his lett
on Maher, and following with a right. a
clinch followed, Maher tented and t1tz-
simmons led with his right, but fell
short A mix-up followed, in which
f..Et nj 1.ff nj
either side Of Fits head. Maher led
with his left, md another clinch fol-
lowed. F'itz seemed bothered, and broke
ground on Maher's leads. Maher fol-
lowed him up and led with his left. when
FitZ stopped. and, swinging his right,
landed fun on the point OF MaheTs LEFT
chin. Maher measured his length on the
floor, his head striking the canvas with
great force. He vainly attempted 10 rise
but could not do more than raise his
head. His seconds called on him to get
w. but he failed TO respond. and sank
back TO the canvas. The fatal tenth Sc
cond was counted, Maher was declared
out. and Fitzsimmons was awarded the
victory, after just ninety-iiye seconds OF
rather lively fighting.
Fftzs,mmonss admirers cheered him 10
the echo, and Maher's seconds carried
the defeated Irishman to his corner. 1t
was several minutes before he realized
what had happened 10 him, and fftz-
simmons walked over to his corner and
shook him by the hand Fitzsmmons
also shook hands with Quinn, and the
seconds I'm Peters corner.
FTTZ'S BEAUTY UNMARRIED.
Barring the slight bleeding at the nos
trils, occasioned by the left-hand jab of
Maher's, the Cornishman showed no
IL - ffftt md ~ a.
as at the open of hostilities. Maher
showed no sign Of punishment. except
slight break i'm the skin just above the
point on the left chin, where Fitzsim-
mons's master-stroke had landed.
When the cheering around the ropes,
and the waving Of handkerchiefs by those
upon the mountain summit had I'm a mea-
sure subsided, and Fitzsimmons had tired
OF bowling his appreciation. Julian took
the centre Of the ring. and clearing his
throat made the following announcement
with theatrical effect: Gentlemen, Mr..
Fitzsimmons has worked himself up from
the bottom of the ladder. and by the de-
cision of the referee is now champion OF
the world. He is ready TO defend the
title against all comers at any time and
place No man is barred. and all comers
will receive recognition"
Then came shouts of warning that the
washed away by the strong current. The
fighters and assistants hastily gathered
their traps together, and the crowd rush
ed for the Texas side All got over safely
Peter Maher and his following were a
MISUNDERSTANDING lot OF individuals as
they tramped their way back across the
rocks and sand 10 the train
"a C1IANCE-BLOw." SAYS PETER.
Peter was unusually communicative.
"Well, il was "A chance-blow that did the
work." he said. Il did the best l could
under the circumstances My condition
was not OF the best but as a further
postpOnement was not to be considered
by the Fitzsimmons crowd ] was obliged
TO 10 into the ring. My eyes we're In
worse condition than ! believed them to
be- and l found my gauge of distance at
fault. However. / stll believe that L am
able 10 whip F1tzsmmons or any other
man I'm the world. If Fitzsimmons proves
himself champion, / will challenge him
again, and will be ready 20 meet him at
any spot or at any time. ] was not a bit
over-conadent / knew my condition bet
/ ter than any one else, and fought Fftz-
simmons only when his arbitrary actions
made II necessary TO do so. or be pro-
claimed a coward"
Immediately after the fight Mr. Rector,
on behalf OF the kinetoscope people, Of
fered FitzsimmOns and Maher a purse
of 5000. To be battled for tomorrow.
Fftzsimmons declared that he would agree
to nut Maher out in six rounds. but in
sisted on selecting his own time ana
place. ii declared that under no cir
cumstances would he fight before a
kinetoscope. unless for a purse OF $4,000
and a per cent. OF the profits He based
his proposition on the fact that the kline
toscope people had persistently ignored
him, and now he was in a position TO
dictate 10 them. Nothing came of the
proposition, and the negotiations are off,
for the present.
At Isecisely o'clock the train bearing
the victor and the vanquished and their
admirers and friends drew away from
the crude railway station. leaving only
representatives of the press associations
stalled in the hamlet for the next twen-
ty-four hours.
SALUTE FROM RANGERS.
The departure signal was discharge
of carbines as a salute from the Texas
Rangers. who, from their point of van
tage in the Texas mountains had been
willing spectators OF the short contest.
The Fitzslmmons party had already twist
ed the necks off half dozen wine bot
ties. and everything gave promise OF a
nights ride along the Texas and Mexican
boIder that would wake the echoes Of the
mountains
Inst before the train started Fitzsim-
| mons created panic by rushing over
I 10 an enclosure IN which was confined a
/ Mexican lion. and attempting 10 pull
down the bars The crowd sought safety
In a hurried stampede TO the coaches.
I hnt b,iian finally induced the hilarious