The San Francisco call., 1896-08-08

pulled off the 28th instant in the large
hall at w Woodwards Gardens, lately leased
by tie new Occid entail Club.
About 4;30 o'clock yesterday, the hour
appointed for the meeting of the princl-
pals and their hackers, big Joe McAuliffe.
1.-The Mission Giant" and his manager, old
Barney Farley, the veteran sportsman,
strolled into Mitchell's saloon.
As big Joe lounged carelessly around a
marked difference in his physical aspect
was observed. Joe's normal weight is
about $50 pounds, and while in normal
condition he is the proud and happy pos
SCISSOR of stomach that would make the
most corpulent and self-satisfed OF Alder
men turn green with envy.
Now, however, the result of his training
is manifest. He tips the balance at just
230 pounds, and the stomach has gradually
disappeared. AS Joe's fighting weight is
215 pounds, it may be worthy of notice
that he will not have to train very severely
in order to attain it by the 28th of this
month.
Old Bsrney's face wore the beatific look
of teething child presented with its first
rubber rattle. The pride of the Mission is
Barney's idol. He futters all around him
like hen watching her brood of chicks.
As the hour wore on and no sign OF
Choynski appeared, Barney began to grow
nervous. Evidently he feared that his
hopes Of showing the world of pugilism
that his charge is the chief gamecock of
all were in a fair way to be blasted.
aJoe and l have come here to fight" he
fn he Cd
land Choynski has given his promise to
meet US here at half-past 4. wonder why
be doesn't come"
Shortly after O'Clock Choynski arrived
with Jimmy Carroll. His excuse for being
late was that he was unavoidably detained
at the Olympic Club. The party then ad-
iourned TO the rooms Immediately above
the saloon to discuss the proposition for q
fight. 1t was composed of joe McAuliffe
and his manager. Barney Farley; Joe
Choynski and his companion, Jimmy Car
roll; Young Mitchell, Billy Daily and a
CALL reporter.
Choynski and McAuliffe were assigned
seats at small table, directly opposite
each other. The former was the first to
start the conversatio nal bail rolling.
"WeIl, McAuliffe," he said, rising and
extending his hand, 1--WE are here to make
a fight if possible, and as We are friends
now, we needn't let it interfere with cur
amicable relations"
AS McAuliffe arose and took the proffered
hand he answered: That's right, Joe
we are here to come to an agreement and
not to quarrel"
Turning to Mitchell. Choynski queried,
"How much will the club offer us,
Johnny?"
.'SIxty per cent OF the gross gate re-
ceipts.'' was the answer. 1--WE want to
bring YOU two men together, and conse-
ouently are going to place no lmpedi-
ments in the way by haggllng over any,
thing"
Both principals at once agreed that this
was perfectly fair and expressed them
selves as satisfied.
Now, then" continued Choynski, who
seemed TO take the initiative in every
thing, chow many rounds do you expect
US TO fight?"
Mitchell replied that the more rounds
fought the more spectators would purchase
tickets and the better it would be for the
club and the two men. He thought at
least four should be fought, but said six
would suit him better, and II the princI-
pals could agree on larger number of
rouLds that would be the best OF all.
Here old Barney lifted his arm from