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Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
showing where the blow had landed.

showing where the blow had landed.
 This, Sharkey said, was caused ny Bob's hooking him with his elbow Dr. Ragan explained that the swelling was the same as in the ear caused hy eXtra- vasation, and would require leeches, to subdue. There is no hernia and no per- manent injury, but the doctors were unanimous that Sharkey could never have entered the ring or stood on his feet had he been in his present coadi- ton. It will be several days before Sharlkey can leave his bed.
 During the afternoon Sharkey rallied somewhat and talked of the battle.
 "I was all right up to the time l was fouled," said Sharkey "Fitzsimmons opened the round rather lively and land ed three lefts, but l was growing strong CT all the time and knew had him go- ing. Then he led a straight left and I tried to close in for a short arm blow. As did so he uppercut with his right and landed foul. After that I have no rememberance of anything until I found myself in bed here"
 Sharkey's confident assertion that he had FitZsimmonS going" was received with smiles, for it was the general opin ion that the Cornishman had the sailor going at the particular moment.
 At o'clock tonight the sailor was resting comfortably.
 F'it2slmmons formerly began suit in the superior court today to obtain pos session of the SIC, GOO purse offered by the National Athletic club, and which was awarded by Referee Earp to Sharkey Wednesday night. The action is direct cd against the Anglo California Bank, which issued the certified check and against Tom Sharkey, John Doe and Rippard Doe
 Fitzsimmons complaint goes direct to the point and alleges corruption, col fusion and fraud on the part of Sharkey, the National Athletic club and Referee Earp, their purpose being to swindle the plaintiff, no matter which was the victor.
 This morning the Anglo California bank declined to cash the check of the National club for $10,000 when it was pre- sented to the bank for payment by Ref cree Earp and Daniel Lynch, Sharkey9 manager. It was presented only a few minutes after the bank was opened but Attorney Kowalski, acting upon the in- structions of his client, Bob Fitzsim- mons, had already taken tseps to stop the payment
 When the check was presented to the paying teller he announced that he had been instructed not to pay the money and referred the applicants to Manager Lillionthal They went into the mana gers office and remained ten minutes and then went away without the money. little later Manager Lillenthal an nounced that the bank had been formally enjoined and that it would hold the money until the court rendered decision stating to whom it should be paid.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
ANXIOUS TO TRY HIM AGAIN.
iitz Says He Will Meet Sharkey and
 Corbett the Same Day.

Corbett the Same Day.
 Dallas, Tex, Dec. 3.-Martin Julian manager for Fitzsimmons, telegraphed Dan Stuart today from San Francisco that Fitzsimmons won his fight fairly last night, but was robbed of the victory ard it's financial fruits
 He stated that Fitzsimmons was ready to sign for finish fight with Corhctt for the $15,000 purse offered by Stuart, and that if Sharkey will get into the ring with him he will whip him tho. same day or right he fights Corbett. Stuart declines to discuss last night s fight or Referee IGarp's decision. He is free to say, however, that the outcome has not lessened public interest IF a match between Bob and Corbett or shaken the confidence of the friends of the Australian. Stuart has heard noth- ing from Corbett in regard to lis offer. He said to a Southern Associated Press reporter T do not feel surprised at rhis, however as the Corbett party are wait ing for me to arrive in the east. l would be there now only for my sickness. I am unable to travel, but feel so much improved today that hope to start east inside of a weeks time, perhaps Tn three or four days"
 Stuart is able to sit up again in his private office.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
A DEFECTIVE FLUE

Causes the Loss of Hotel and Other
 Buildings at Tullahoma, Tenn.
 Chattanooga. Dec. 3.-At late hour tonight a fire started In the St. James hotel at Tullahoma. Tenn. The hotel and four business houses, including the First National bank, were destroyed.
 The loss on buildings alone is about SIS, 900, covered in the main by insurance. The contents of the buildings were saved in a damaged condition. The fire origin ated in the third story of the hotel and was caused by a defective fiue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
sHARKEY's CONDITION.
Has An Ugly Swelling Near the Groin
 Suspicious Cut Over the Eye

Has An Ugly Swelling Near the Groin
 Suspicious Cut Over the Eye
 San Francisco, Dec. 3.-Fitzsimmons was around the Baldwin hotel at an ear ly hour this morning, showing not the faintest trace of his encounter with Sharkey last night. He is most bitter in his denunciation of the sailors foul tactics, Referee Earp and the manage ment of the fight. He says he was rob bed of the decision and that 1t was pre- concerted to give the battle to his op- ponent The blow whlcn laid Sharkey low Fitzsimmons declares, was a right hand hook on the stomach. This landed fairly and not below the belt as main tained by the referee. Fitzsimmons is anxious to meet Sharkey again, and will fight him at any time and place the lat ter may name.
 Those in attendance upon Sharkey say that he suffered terribly all night, re- quiring the constant services of two physicians up to a. m., when he fell asleep. One of his aids said his groins were severely swollen and highly in famed He is resting easily today. Po- lice are watching Sharkey's quarters, and if his condition becomes serious Fitz- simmons will be arrested. Prominent doctors examined Sharkey at 10 o'clock this morning, the Southern Associated Press reporter being present. The re- suit was this statement from the doc tor.
 "Sharkey has a gash over the left eye, which could not have been caused by a blow from a glove. as the eye Is not closed also a swelling on the left cheek, to which we applied 1eech this morn ing. The left ear is swollen from ex- ton, or blood settling under the surface There is not a bruise or a mark on the upper part of the body, save slight abrasion of the skin, caused by contact with the ropes fin the fifth round and which is of no consequence what ever ssass 1essA
 This is what caused the damage" and here Sharkey was stripped and the doctor pointed to huge swelling on the lower part of the body near the groin. There was discolcration in one spot
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
REFEREE EARP TALKS.
on Earth Ever Questioned His Honor

New York, Dec. 3.-Wyatt Earp referee of the Sharkey-F -Fitzsimmons fight, tele- graphs the Evening Journal as follows regarding his decision:
 "rhe foul blow of the night was plain ly seen by me. F'itzsimmons smashed with his right on Sharkeys shoulder and then with an uppercut with his left he struck the sailor below the belt. Sharkey was leaning over and the blow knocked him down. It was clearly a foul and before the sailor moved I me ntioned that the fight was over. The first blow was weak, but l believe the second blow was intended for an upper cut but 1t struck foul. No man on earth ever questioned my judgment or honor I have been in many places and in peculiar situations, but no man ever said before tonight that I was guilty of a dishonorable act. And I will repeat that l decided in all fair ness and with a judgment that was as true as my elesight, I saw the foul blow"
 William McNaughton, sporting editor of the San Francisco Examiner, tele- graphed the Journal as follows 'If Fitzsimmons struck Sharkey foul blow last night I did not see 1t. But even at that would scarcely like to go on record as saying that the punch on which the fight was given to the sailor was no foul. It was this way with me: I was in he press stand on the south side of the hall and when the critical moment arrived
  the ropes. The Cornishman, whose back was to me and whose frame shielded Sharkey was fast bearing the sailor down. There was not the slightest doubt about that part of 1t in my mind. called off the blows to a sten0grapher and I saw a whizzlng left hook go mp from Fitzsimmons' hip. It caught Shar- key on the chin or mouth and the sailor began to sink. Then 1 saw Fitzsim- mons right elbow come back and he de- livere6 body punch. l should imagine it took effect somewhere about Sharlsey s stomach, or short ribs on the left side.
 Anyhow, in a moment Sharkey was on the floor on his back. He was not knocked out. He was making grimmacas and placing his hand on his groin, and if he were not in agony, all can say is that he must be a consummate actor and must have acted that particular scene many a time.
 "Afterward I heard a dozen citizens say they saw the foul plainly. They were in a better position to see than was, as they were at the ringsjde close to where Sharkey fell down, and there was nothing to intercept their view. Some of them said that the blow was accidental and others thought from the manner of it's delivery that 1t was intentional. That is something I cannot understand.
 'In the fifth round when Fitzsimmons sent Sharkey down under the ropes with a left handler the Cornishman put cut his hand and helped the sailor to his feet.
 Why on earth should he alter his tac- tics and fight foul, the more especially as he was over the worst part of the jour ney and had his opportunity"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
today stands good chance of becoming

today stands a good chance of becoming a. law.
 MT. Longshore (pop.) introduced a bill seeking to pake the Mexican dollar a legal tender in Alabama.
 MT. Smith, of Dallas, introduced bill for the appropriation of $1,000 for the purpose of keeping in repair the capi- tol and capitol grounds. This appro- priation has previously been $2,500 per annum.
 IN THE SENATE.
 The entire. session in the senate today was devoted 10 the discussion of local measure. The bill under discussion was house bill introduced by MT. Hunt, of Madison providing for 0 new charter for the city of Huntsville Senator Hundley is leading the opposition to the measure in the senate, and he occupied nearly the entire session today in stating his objections to the bill as introduced. His chief opposition to the proposed char ter was the power of the city to collect privilege taxes, as has been the custom under the old charter. He also desires the minor offices of the city, such as treasurer, clerk, etc, to be filled by pop ular election, instead of by appointment, as prdeviously. Tho democratic mem- bers of the senate are solidly in favor of MT. Hunts bill, and it seems the only support MT. Hundley. will receive must come from the populist corner.
 Senator Sewell, of Limestone, lead the discussion favoring the measure Tn an able and straightforward manner. The bill was pending when the senate ad- journed.
 EXCURSION TO TUSKEGEE.
 Hon. Charles W. Hare, prominent trustee of the Normal and Industrial h. stitute, at Tuskegee, today invited seV- eral of the members on an excursion 10 that point MT. Hare desires enc ourage- ment by the state of that institution, ana the party went on visit of inspection. Speaker Clements was a member or the party, and during his absence Hon. Cecll Browne, of Talladega, presided over the house.
 VISITORS DEPARTURE. Nearly all the visitors to the inaugural exercises have departed for their homes, and the capital city has once more re" stunned its normal appearance. Hon. S. B. Trapp, of Anniston, who was here with his wife and fascinating daughter Miss Hewitt Trapp, left for his home this afternoon. Mr. Trapp is one of the Governors warmest friens, and his daughter was member of the chlef eX- ecutive's charming staff of handsome young women. Miss Trapp was a ia. vorite at the inaugural ball and one or the most fascinating young women in at tendance upon the exercises.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
A HAZARDOUS UNDERTAKING.

Philadelphia, Dec. 3.-There are fears that the steamer Laurada, which has taken several flibustering Expeditions to Cuba may yet fall into the hands of the Spaniards Captain Hughes, her commander, today cabled- to John Hart, she was landing fruit, that the charter CTS had ordered the vessel to proceed to Valencia, a Spanish seaport, to finish loading. This Captain Hughes, who has made several trips to Cuba with arms and ammunition, considered a most haz- ardous undertaking, and he wanted the owner to decide what to do. Under the law of Spain the vessel is liableYto seiz- ure and all on board who have visited Cuba on her. liable to arreSt-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
KILLED FOR A GLASS OF B

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 3.--Adam Thorn burg, an old German, who kept free and easy in this city, was shot tonight by L. Pitts. a fireman. The killing was entirely without cause. Pitts and an- other fireman named Galin entered the place and called for beer. Thornberg men have 1t until they paid for it. Galin started behind the counter. While Thornberg and he were struggling Pitts fired four shots at Thornberg. The lat ter was found dead in the rear Of his place shortly after. Both men are un- der arrest.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
STEVENSON AT THE CAPITOL.

Washington, Dec. 3--Vice-President Stevenson was in his room a the capitol today preparing for the session that will open Monday. He reached Washing ton last night, accompanied by his wife and daughter and has taken up his old quarters at the Normandie. Mir. Steven- son declined to talk politics or predict what the possible course of legislation this session would be, further than to remark that he believed the short ses- sion would compel congress to give con- siderable of It's time to the appropriation bills.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
THE TExAs GOES ON DUTY.

Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec. 3.-The battle ship Texas, which went into the dry dock about two weeks ago for repairs to her sea cock valves and water-tight csm- partments, came out of the dock today. and her officers say she is as good as new. She will now be coaled, an1 will join the rest of the fleet off Tompkins- vile, Staten Island. The New York will go into the dock. The vessel will be put into commission on the 18th.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
AN ExcELLENT MOVE,

Raleigh, N. C.. Dec. 3.4SeveraI of the college presidents in the state met today and formed the North Carolina Associa- ton of Christian Colleges. Wake, For est, Trinity, Catawba and Guilford col leges were represented. It ds said ny some of the members that thezchief pur- pose of the association is to aId common schools; that the organization is perma- nent, and that il will be devoted to all Christian colleges in the state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
DoINGs OF A DEsPERADo.

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 3.-Seven convicts were turned loise at Ben Arnold, Milan county, yesterday evening by. mounted desperado, who rode up to where the convicts were working and shot the guard, badly wounding him In the right arm. The convlcts fled in different di- rections. A-posse was organized and is securing the country Neither desperado or convlcts had been captured up to 1 o'clock today.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
CONNECTS HELLIsH CRIME.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 3.-Warren Gun ningham, a convict working on public highway, attacked young white woman named Kate Cramp this afternoon and, after beating her into insensibilty fel- oniously assaulted her. Lynchers are hunting for him. Miss Cramps condition Is critical.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
HIS VICTIM DIED.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 3.-A special to the Morning News from Biakely, Ga.. says w. H. Odom, who was shot on a train Friday night by J. c. Hudspeth, died last night at 10:30 o'clock. A war rant for Hudspeth's arrest, charging him with murder. is in the hands of the sher- Tiff. Hudspeth Is improving from his wound, and has given bond for his ap- pearance.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
GOLD CLAUSE STANDS

Says the Georgia Law Makers-Women
 Eligible to Office of State Librarian.
 Atlanta, Dec. 3.-The Georgia senate today defeated bill which prohibited the gold clause in contracts.
 The house passed bill making wo- men eligible to the office of state librari-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
coRBETT TO sHARKEY.
Says He Is Ready to Meet Him Before stA Jan. 1.

Jan. l.
 New York, Dec. 3.-James J. Corbett, when he heard the result of the Sharkey- Fitzsmmons fight, sent the following telegram to the winner:
 Tom Sharkey, San Francisco.
 Am very sorry at Mr. Fitzsimmons' foul tactics in his contest with you, which prevented your getting a decision over him in a full ten round contest without a foul am ready to meet you on or be- fore Jan. 1, 1897. JAMES J. CORBETT.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
BELIEVED TO BE MURDERED.

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 3.-J. c. Cutts, a prominent cattle dealer at F'orney, twen- ty miles south of Dallas, Is missing since yesterday morning. It is believed he has been murdered as his horse with saddle and other trappings was found covered with blood. A lariat was found on the bank of the Trinity river and the conclusion is Cutts has been murdered and the body dragged by a lariat to the river and thrown in with stones tied to it. The river is being dragged.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
OLD FASHION KENTucKKY rEuD

Middlesboro, Ky, Dec. 3.-Meagre de- tails have reached here of a battle in Letcher county, between the Morgan family, strong supporters of Congress- man D. G. Colson, and the Harrison fanl- fly, advocates of ex-Congressman John D. White, in the recent congressional election. William Morgan and his three sons, Thomas, Caleb and John, were go- ing to mill when they were met by Vim. Harrison and his sons, Jim and Henry. The two families have been at outs since the election and after few words guns were drawn. Old man Morgan fell dead at the first fire and when the fight was over, Jim and Henry Harrison also lay dead and Tom and Caleb Morgan were dying.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
VISITORS, DEPARTURE.
THE: TURF.
NEW ORLEANS RESULTS.


 New Orleans, Dec. 3.-Fine weather drew out some 5000 people to the race track today. The going was still very heavy and only two post fayorltes Won All the other winners were well played however and the ten bookmakers do- ing business lost on the day. m ms gallop before the first race Cherrystone pulled up lame and was scratched and twenty minutes given for new book to be made.
 Summarizes
 First Race-Selling, six furlongs. Do- mingo, no, lTurbivillel, to Z; won; Mon sl.s, tell, second; Belle of Fordham, third. Time-1:23A.
 Second Race-Two-year-o olds, six fur longs. Robert Bonner, 100, lHirsch), 5 to 1, won Ivory, second; Pommerroy Sec, third. Time-1:231a.
 Third Race-TWo-year-old selling five furlongs. Doomful, 108, (Scherrer), ' to 10 won; Dawn, second; Henrica, third. Time-1:0SA
 Fourth Race-Selling, seven furlongs. Linnette, 99, GA BarretD, Il to 5, won; Mrs. Bradshaw, second; Paskola, third. Time-1:39A.
 Fifth Race-Selling, six furlongs. Frank Jaubert, 1O4, (Scherrer), to l, won; J. H. Grafton, second; Sam Young, third. Time-1:2214.
 TODAY'S ENTRIES.
 New Orleans, Dec. 3.-Entries for to- morrow are as follows:
 First Race-One mile, selling. Pas kola, 1O1 Ozark, Jr.. 101; Newhouse, 1o1; Marquise, 101; Will Stratton, 103; Da- mocles, 107
 Second Race-Five-e -eighths of mile. Briggs, 1O5; Vancedor, 100; Miss Miles, 100; Dawn 100; Snag. 97; Brother Fred 97; Overflow, 100.
 Third Race-Seven-eigh of a mile, selling. Pitfall, 107; MT. Dunlap, 1O7; Linnett. 102; Will Elliott, 107; Harmony, 97 Rapalatchie, 97; Image, 97
 Fourth e-Three-quarters of mile, selling. viscount, 90; Elyria, 90; Glen Albyn, 92; Robert Bonner, 92; Tunic, 95; Banquo IT., 95; Sister Gene. 109; Sir John, 109; Montell, 1G9.
 Fifth Race-Three- quarters of a mile, selling. Cooper, 104; Billy Jordan, 104; Jim Hogg, 104; Gomor, 104; Lizzetta, IDA; Chicot. 107; Whiff, 1O7.
 FRISCO RESULTS.
 San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 3.-Weather fine; track good. Three favorltes landed purses. Summaries:
 First Race-Six and a half furlongs, selling. Summertime, 102 (Jones), to 5, won; Redington second, Wyoming third. Time, 1:21A.
 Second Race-Seven furlongs. Geyser, 105 (Murphy), 13 to 10, won; Candelaria second, The Roman third. Time, 1:27&. Third Race-Six furlongs. Moylan. .0a (Murphy), to 5, won; La Mascotta sec ond, Avarado third. Time, 1:15A.
 Fourth Race-Mile and one-sixteenth, selling. Babe Murphy, 104 (Golden), to 1, won; Hermmanita second, Tom Elmore third. Time 1:49A.
 Fifth Race--One mile. Wawoma, 102 Rrown), 100 to 1, won; Johnny McHale second, Imp. Miss Brummet third. Time, 1.42
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
THREE BOLD HIGHwAyMEN

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 3.--A special to the constitution from Rome, Ga, says that three highwaymen held up John Miller. merchant, on the streets this morning -and- rohbsd him of $100 in cash The robbers placed a pistol at Miler's head and riHed his pockets and escaped. Two were negroes and one was white.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
ONE FlREMANs IS INJURED
An 0'd-F..hio'ed xss 5 Fsua-7Ars. Dead
 Two s Dying.
ROBBED H AstEET IN ROME, GA.
Glass of Beer a d Barkeeper His Life oonviot's 2 ,blo Crime Desperate Gives Seven Prisoners Their
 Freedom Fires, Etc,

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 3.-The most dis astrous fire in the history of this city broke out about 12:30 o'clock this morn ing in Mrs. Turner's confectionery store at No. 10S Starks street The losses will probably foot up $4O0,00o. The fire had gained considerable headway before the alarm was sounded and by the time the fire brigade got to work it was beyond control the entire building being in flames
 Macdonald Brothers establishment ad- joining quickly caught and was destroy ed
 Holdorks' tailor shop next door was next to go. The second floor was offices, while the third story contained the Ma sonic lodge.
 Continuing on it's way east the fire att tackled c. Ross & Go. The contents of this building were of most infammable character, and 1t was a blazing furnace in few minutes. Here the progress was checked, fortunately for the Dominion Methodist church. which adjoined it, and which had been in great danger.
 ROSS & CO loss is about $260000 in- surance $100, GOO.
 E. Partneri, owner of the building i'm which the fire started, loses S30 OO0 part ly insured. Holdbrook's loss is $6OO00, also partly insured. The other losses amounted to $45 OOO
 Fireman Stanford was badly hurt by a falling wall.
 CORONADO, FLA, HOTEL BURNED.
 Coronado, Fla, Dec. 3-The Coronado hotel was burned to the ground Monday night, December 1. Everything was lost. but all the occupants escaped uninjured. There was no insurance. Everything was a total loss
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-19

he committee on Christmas observance
ihe Grand Encampment of the United
les, knights Templar and the append
order of Massachusetts, and Rhode
Ind, requests "all true templars and
Iir friends, wherever dispersed, on land
tea," to join in the sentiments rendered
the Most Eminent Grand Master, w.
rue Thomas. The customary exercise
al take place on Christmas day at noon
the Masonic Temple on North Main
feet.
lThe committee on Christmas observance
1.-THE Grand Encampment of the United
btes of America has prepared the follow
Z toast: .sTo the Most Eminent Grand
lister, w. LaRue Thomas, his faithful
lights send greetings on this holy
sristmastide. 'On earth peace, good will
a Aard men," The Grand Master sends
le following response: ITO all the
Motherhood of the Faith-May the peace
(God, which passeth all understanding,
Iep your hearts and minds through Jesus
trist."
In closing the order William r. Walker,
fand Commander of the Grand Com
hndery, X. T., of Massachusetts, and
node Island, says: In testimony OF the
galty of this Grand Commandery to the
land Encampment of the United States
America, and of our respect and affec-
bn for the Grand Master, let every Sir
hight, at the specified time, join with
I Grand Commander in sending greet :
rs to Most Eminent Grand Master, w.
hue Thomas, wishing him a Merry
Fistmas and the full enjoyment of peace,
1lth and happiness.