Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-12
Two BIG ONES WILL FIGHT
Disputed Territory Generally Supposed to
Be the Location.
BETTING ON THE DIFFERENT EVENTS
short-Itnircd Fraternity Feels Cer-
tain that the Big Mill VIII Como
on In Spite of the
Troops.

srdfl')-El iaso presents picturesque ana
stirring scene this morning. The town is
overrun with strangers, the sporting element
largely predominating, and the one subject
is fight
That the big mill will come Oft Friday
morning there is absolutely no doubt, even
If the men meet in private. The program
now is to pull the affair off on a strip OF
disputed territory in the bed of the Rio
| Grande, four miles west of the city.
! There are forty Texas rangers under COM
mand of Captain Brooks, who with all his
men is dead stuck on seeing the fight come
| of and interference at their hands Is not
apprehended.
| Governor Ahumada OF chihuahua arrived in
Juarez this morning and the minister of the
city have just gone over the river to con-
| vert him. The betting on the Fitzsimmons-
| Maher fight is even this morning, with lots
| of Maher stun in sight. Odds on the other
mills are Everhart and Leeds, even money;
| to 3. Marshall; even money Dixon; Barry
aud Murphy, even; Bright Eyes, 2a to 1;
Walcott, l to g.
Dan Stuart is confident the prominent
| sporting men from the north and east will
come in tomorrow, six Pullmans leaving New
YORK sunday evening. GRlSWOLD.
Ell PASO, Tex, Feb. 1l-A sign in big
red and black letters placed in front
! of Dan Stuart's office this morning, an
| baggage checked within. This Is to get the
| approximate number who will go to the fight,
which event now seems assured. The place
| of meeting is, of course, secret and no one
will know until the spot is reached.
Seven additional Texas rangers reached
here this morning, making thirty-two now
under command of Adjutant General Mabry.
1t is reported that the Mexican ruraes are
gathering across the river at Juarez.
| number of eXcursionlsts from New York
and other eastern points arrived today, and
larger numbers are reported on the way.
The ministers of El Paso decided this
morning to open board of foreign missions
| against prize fighting. They went in body
across the river to Juarez to see Governor
Ahumada to get him to take active steps
against the designs of Dan Stuart to bring
off the fight on Mexican soil. Stuart, how
ever, remains confident, and declares the
fights will surely come off. There is no
doubt that he will keep his word so far as
the big fight is concerned, and the chances
are very strong that he will keep 1t re-
CARDS the most, If not all, of the lesser
fights.
Captain James Lawler of Houston who
had been selected as final stakeholder for
Maher and Fitzsimmons, telegraphed that
he would not get here on account Of sick
ness, and Tom ORourke was chosen In his
stead. Dan Stuart, Sam Austin, Buck Con-
nelly, Martin Julian and Louis Houseman
just met in the First National bank and
Stuart deposited the $4,000 purse with
O'Rourke. Connolly, who is the moneyed
fine condition and eager to fight under any
conditions, at any place. There is
growing sentiment in the Irishmans favor
GRISWOLD.
HAS FAITH IN THE FIGHT.
Consul Buford, the American representa-
tive at Juarez, thinks the Fitzsimmons fight
will take place. He so declared in an inter-
view this morning. What action he will
take he declined to say, but admitted that
he had received Instruction. as to what he
was to do in the event that the pugilists at
tempted to meet in the ring.
Il believe that the big fight will take
place" the consul said with air of con-
vction "No, l shall not see it. l might
were the conditions concerning me here diff
ferent. / have received instructions from
Washington. They are, of course secret and
am not at liberty to talk. | am convinced,
however, that the fight will take place."
The impression prevails that Consul Bu-
ford has information that makes his dec
laration authoritative, and his manner when
he said the big mill will be brought Off con-
veys the impression that he speaks by the
card. Nor are the declarations Of the gov
ernor of Chihuahua and the mayor OF Juarez
greatly out OF joint with those OF the Amer
lean consul. The gist of the Mexican Of
ficialo remarks is, IF we can prevent 1t, the
fight will not take place." The governor and
mayor seem to doubt their separate and Joint
power to prevent the fight. Miguel Ahu-
mada, governor Of Chihuahua, arrived right
from the seat of the government of the
state. He was accompanied by the guberna-
torial guard OF fifty state troopers. Infantry
from the garrison met the governor at the
Mexican Central railway station and acted
an escort,
The governor is a fine looking man of
military build. He speaks little English.
Through an Interpreter he said: "The move
ments of Mexican troops, like those of other
military bodies, are not announced to the
public. You will therefore pardon me If I
refrain from discussing that matter. Per-
sonally, ] do not about fighters or
what they do. ] do not know but what I
should see the fight, but as an act Of cour-
tesy to the American government, / shall
do what can to prevent an event which 1t
will not permit its citizens to hold within
remain in Juarez until after the next bull
fights, which will be next Sunday.
WOULD LIKE TO SEE 1T,
said today; Like his excelleacy, should
like to see the prize fight. l am In SYM
pathy with him, and shall cooperate as far
as In my power lies"
Colonel Taravz is in charge Of the Mexican
soldiery now In and around Juarez. There
are 1000 soldiers at his command. including
rurales, cavalry and infantry at the garri-
son. The ruraes number about 200 They
are mounted and are the flower of the Mexi-
can soldiery. The regulars of Mexico are
recruited from the prisons. The regular
garrison OF infantry remains at Jusrez. The
ruraes are at points nine miles up the Rio
Grande and six miles below Juarez. From
the character Of the country II is believed
the fighters can cross the border, bring Off
the fight and go back to home territory be-
fore the Mexican soldiers can reach the
battle-ground.
The hotels are filling up and the boarding
houses overhnwiGg. Incoming trains
are adding TO the crowds and others are on
the way.
Tomorrow morning Governor Ahumada,
United States Marshal Hail Of New Mexico
and Adjutant Mabry Of Texas will hold
conference IN Juare2 regarding the prize
fight, lust what Will be done is not known
and the parties 10 the conference had not
yet decided on any plan cf action. Early
tomorrow morning Governor Ahumada will
make personal inspection Of his side Of
the river, looking for possible preparations
for fight In his state.
PHOENIX, Arlz., Feb. 1.-THE governor
and adjutant general today issued orders to
the militia companies at Phoenix, Tempe,
Mesa. Yuma and Tucson TO hold themselves
in readiness for immediate service, This ac-
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