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Evening star., 1897-03-17

are 800 people seated now and another
special train to arrive
Billy Madden announces from the ring
that after the Corbett and Fitzsimmons
go" the arena will be cleared. and at :;
o clock pm. the double event, Green and
smith, Flaherty and Hawkins, will take
place. Gov. Sadler. the fgh ting governor
Of Nevada. has just entered his box.
Load applause.
He IS Icing called on for few remarks
but briefly says: Cheer up The crowd
from the last special. which has Just ar
rived AZ the ctpot, will be here inside of 10
minutes.
George siIer says that the men will he
IL TIE ring at 1855 (2.-.5 eastern time,.
Mrs FitzsinmoEs has just taken a sea.
IN one OF the boxes and is greeted with
hearty handclapping There are o,,ite !,
number of ladies present In the arena
The crowd is persistently yelling for
sullivan" Sullivan" but John L, mere
" raises that slick tile and pufrs uncon-
cernedly on oae of Carson's choices,
weeds.
In conversation with Billy MuIdoon bo
Is cautious In expressing an opinion. He
thinks Corbett suffers in comparison ,o
the ability of his trainers TO those of E;,,
simmons Jimmy Wakely and AL. Smith
are said TO strongly favor Corbetts
chances.
One-eyed Connolly made his zigsag wav
Evening star., 1897-03-17

ii :19:3o--Here comes Pompadour Jim.
The vast multitude greets him with ap-
plause-
In Fitzs.mmons' corner are Martin Ju-
liam. Ernest RCeber, SteltZner and Hickey
Billy Madden is now announcing time
keepers. Fitzsimmons walking leisurely
around the ring and chatting pleasantly
with all the people therein, and in close
proximity to ropes
CCrbett does little jig step in his corner.
Both men looking in finest kind of shape.
Billy Muldoon greets FftZsmmons, ask
ing, Hello. FitZ, how are you?" FitZ-
simmons replies, "Oh. bloody fine
Behind Corbett and Charley White comes
Delar,y. Jeffreys. McVey. Joe Corbett,
Silly Woods and Al. Hampton.
In Fitz's corner arc Martin Julian, Err
nest Roeber. SteltZner and Hickey.
Madden introduces the referee and the
men proceed to strip.
F'itz looks light. but is a bunch of mus
cles. Cerbett looks easy 1856 pounds and
his skin as well as Fitz's looks like pol
ished mahogany.
The men are now donning the gloves.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
General John NJ Wilson and Senator Haw

NJ.
ley.
Many democrats in Congress availed
themselves of TIE opportunity to see the
President. Representative Bankhead of
Alabama headed a delegation of democrats
from that state. Representatives Sayers
OF Texas and BUCK Hinrichsen of IL
linois We're callers. Ex-Representative
Towne of Minnesota was with Senator
Hansbrough.
Ex-President Harrison Calls.
Notwithstanding the fact that the cab
met was in session, eX-President Harrison
was admitted to the President. and the
two ner had short talk. The ex-Presi-
dent also shook hands with the members
of the cabinet. Mr. Harrison's visit would
probably have been longer had not ne
found the cabinet in session. The ex-
President will leave the city tonight for
Indianapolis. He was accompanied by eX-
Attorney General Miller.
The cabinet members attending the meet
ing today were Messrs. Sherman, Gage.
Mckenna and Long. The fact that other
members of the cabrnt were not present
led to rumor that the discussion was on
the subject Of the filibustering expeditions
from Florida ports.
No Interest in the Fight.
There was apparently the utmost lack Ct
iii terest around the White House n the
fight at Carson City. The newspaper men
for them Were the 'blues.' men around
the building. No bulletins We're received
by anybody around the White House. and
the newspaper men had no way of know
ing what was going on at the rinGSide.
The cautious officials at the White House
would not acknowledge that they felt any
interest in the fight.
The President, of course. did not have
the fight to think of. The scrap" for
offices has kent him on the defensive all
p1n n is l. tI,. l,n dc shA aars
closely. If he learns Of the fight it will be
by giancing at the papers.
Col. l.. B. Peasc of Rhode Island, who is
mentioned for public printer. was at the
White House. He says he is not candi-
date, but is in the hands of his friends.
Col. Pease is editor of the Evening Re
corder, al Woonsocket. Col. Pease's claims
will be looked after by Senator Aldrich.
Nc appointments were announced from
the White House today because the Sem
ate was not in session.
Evening star., 1897-03-17

round at body. He forces Fitz to the ropes
and smashes hard on the short ribs. Fitz
spts copious wads of blood.
Corbett is now rushing and lands one
right and left on the Cornishman's face.
Corbett lands his left on Eitz's face again.
and follows right body.
He tries a Knockout upper-cut with
right bat it is hair too short. This is
Corhetts round.
Thirteenth Round.
Round 13-Fitz lands right short on Cor
belts ribs and left on jaw. Jim finds
Fitzs with good left. Ftz rushes Jim
over to his corner, but does little damage.
Corbett jabs Fitz lightly on the head, and
he is back again with same on body.
Corbett is sparring beautifully and duck
ing out of some very dangerous blows.
Fitz lands his left straight and hard on
Jim's face Fitz lands his left straight and
Fftz tries that hard right swing. but IT
Goes no good. Jim's glove is in Fitz's face
when Madden pushes the button.
Fourteenth Round.
Round 1i-Corbett leads; blocked. Cor
bett lands that left jab again on Fitz's
head. Fitz counters with that terrible right
swing on Corbett's neck. and he has Cor
bett going back for few moments.
Fitz laEds a terrible left-hand jab
Corbetts stomach and Corbett goes to his
knees with a frightful look Of agony On
his face. The timekeepers call the seconds.
One. two. three, four. five, six, seven.
eight, nine ten, but Corbett comes TO mis-
feet.
He rushes to Fitz and endeavors to strike
him.
There is terrible uproar. The decision
has not Yet been given.
Eitx Wins.
Geo. Siler decides that FitZsimmons wins.
The blow that did ;hc business landed over
Ccrbett's heart and he collapsed.
The last round lasted just one minute
and forty-five seconds
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Want" advertisements
n The Star pay because
they bring snswers.

Fitz looks like stuck bullock. but is as
strong the other man.
Eighth Round.
Round S-Fitz is forcing it. An exchange.
no damage. Fitz misses a left swing and
is lifted off his feet by a straight left lab
from Corbett on the mouth. Fiiz is ,aoinE
all the forcing this round. Fitz tries a righ:
hand cross. bu; Corhett ducks
FitZ lands mis- left on Corhett's face and
Corbeu counters with his right on the
body.
Both sparring for wind Fitz tries his
hard right at Corbetts head. hut is coun-
tered heavily on the jaw with Corbetts
left.
Fitz has the worst of this round when the
gong sounds.
Ninth Round.
Round 9-Lone-range sparrinR; both very
active on their feet. F'itz lands below the
belt and is cautioned 10y Siler Corhett lands
a stiff left on Fitz's wind. Fitz rushes Cor
bett. but does very little damage
Jim is jabbing and clinching uppercut-
ting with right on broakaways. FHi,z lands
a very. hard lefthand swing on Jim's jaw
Evening star., 1897-03-17

to the ring and got through the ropes amid
great uproar. IL spite of the efforts of
two officers. he succeeded in making lit
tie speech, follows.
Ladies and gentlemen: 1 am here to
challenge the winner. l am little dis
figured but still in the ring"
Connolly is now on his way to the city
lookup.
The Fighters Appear.
II 80 a.m.-Here comes Fitzsimmons and
the crowd cheer him Justify. He is bare
headed and attired in japanese bath
robe.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Taking Ncwsboys.

James Smaliwood. a colored boy about
fourteen years of age, was arrested by
Policeman Oriani this afternoon al the
corner of 10th street and Pennsylvania
avenue at the request of Willy Nolan, a
diminutive white chap. who said Small
wood had stolen some papers from him.
II was said by Policeman Or.ani that some
of the cofored newsboys make a practice
of taking newspapers away from smaller
boys. and he believed Smallwood was one
OF the gang. He was locked up in cell.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
- IVAN GIVEN AN OVATION.
TOLD EI LY.ETINS.
Es.-..r anI Graphic >tory of the Days
Events.

Fc-,r ana Graphic >i0ry of the Days
Events.
RING : DE, CARSON. New. March IL.
- a-rI--The great arena IS rapidly till
: Z AID The streets adjacent TO it are black
y TeG2,e- Ali the notable sports of This
continent are gathered together tG see the
battle Of the century. JOHN l. Sullivan has
j.; apps areI. Respondent in shining silk
hat
The noh'eS, Roman of them all was greet
ei with great shouts
Here ceres the ozar of the day-George
S.ier. refrfee-CE1n the turning of whose
thumbs deTends the fate OF the modern
E!adiators.
II i NJ expected that Corbe;t and Fitz-
Simmons VII I've the ring before IL or
~ ~ o'clock
F-lly Brady has just taken seat. Cor
bett is now in his dressing room.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
NOT STRASSINGER'S DAUGHTER.
The Young Woman Who Shot Her
self In ChicacO

CHICAGO, March 17-After careful prep
arations to conceal her Identity, the daugh-
ter OF Gustave Strassinger, wealthy resi-
dent of Webster Groves, suburb of St
Louis, committed suicide by shooting her
self in the head at her boar ding house. 3H
Chicago avenue. Her trunk and other be-
longings had been shipped to ST. Louis, and
only few torn scraps of wrapping paper
from Missouri business houses were left
in the room.
81. LOUIS, NO., March 1T-Gustaye
Strassinger, resident of Webster Groves
q suburb of this city, denies that the wo-
man who killed herself in Chicago is his
daughter. His only child is g girl three
years old. He Is the only man by the name
OF Strassinger In the city directory
Evening star., 1897-03-17

bett now
Tenth Round.
Round 1o-Fitz spits the blood out of his
mouth and tries a hard left swing at Cor
bott's head Fiiz comes back with stin
left and right Jim's head and body.
He is very much cooler aud stronger than
Coitett at this stage. Corbett stops left
swing with straight left on mouth Fitz
is bleeding rapidly. but forces Corbett back,
apparently being the stronger man.
They mix it up and honors are about
even
Both are fighting hard
Fitz catches Corbett around the neck
and draes him to the ropes when time IL
called Corbett lands light left on Fitz \
mouth.
Corbetts blows are lacking I'm force. but
he is fighting very cautiously.
Eleventh Round.
Round ia clnch. Corbett lands his
right on the ribs and is countered: left lab
on chin. Fitz is receiver general for Cor
belts left jabs, but he is like bear in
strength. Corbett misses d half round hook
on the jaw. Fitz lands hard left straight
on Corbett's face
They clinch and Fitz crosses with hi,
right in the clinch. They mix ii and F'its
has decidedly the better of the roughing
Fitz fights Corbett to his corner and hai
him weak as the gong sounds.
Twelfth Round.
Round 12-Corbett rushes it. misses left
and is countered on the face Fitz is bent
on rushing, and Corbett is esping away.
Fitz gets the worst of il i'm the rush.
More clinching. Corbett lands his left on
Fitz's sore nose and follows with half
Evening star., 1897-03-17

Jimmy ColviIle will be timekeeper for
Coroett W. Houseman. tmekeeper for
Fl-zsimmors: Billy Mulioon. timekeeper
for Dan Stuart, and Billy Madden handles
the gong.
Evening star., 1897-03-17

CARSON, New, March 1.-THE figh. to-
day for the heavyweight championship o:
the world and a purse of $1,000 and side
stake of $4,000 was won by Fitzsimmons.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
DETAILS OE THE FIGHT.

story "f the Battle ToId Round D.,
Round.
tlt2simmons refuses to shake hands
Time called at 12:oI. Round one-Spar-
ring
Evening star., 1897-03-17

Continued On Second Page.)
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02
PoPUIIsTIC TINKERINa.

The best schools in the west are the
superiority that many people reside here
for the purpose of giving their chill
dren the benefits of the system The
buildings are substantial and capacious;
the corps of instructors. mostly young
women. is the most highly intelligent
anywhere in the west.
But now the PopuliSts. seeking with
frenzy rolling eye what they may ruin
and devastate, have turned on this
splendid school system. In their plat
fern, adopted the other day, they have
discovered some awful mares nest and
at the same time have suggested a wild,
wierd. Utopian remedy.
This people has heard of Populist
schemes before. 1t may be well enough
to talk about abolishing offices and
then not do it; il may be well enough TO
whoop and snort about a maximum
freight rate law for years. and then.
when given the chance, fail 10 pass il:
it may be well enough to talk about re-
ducing salaries and then raise them.
The people can stand this. They elected
the Populists and have themselves to
blame for their folly.
But to the PopulistS when they seek
to try some of their idiotc schemes on
the city schools they should cry:
Hands off, Let the Populists keep
their ruinous, devastating fingers out OF
the public schools. The system is now
excellent Hand it over 10 the Popu-
lists with their distorted ideas of reform
and il will not be a year until The great
system which has been built with such
care viii break and crumble away.
The larger part Of the Populist plat
form is devoted 10 school reform.
We have lately had 4 spectacle of
Populist reform at Topeka. Mr. Weilep.
one of the leading members OF the ieg-
isiature, said it was the most corrupt
session in the history OF the state.
The people should defend their schools.
The way 10 defend them IS TO snow
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02
THE BACKING GREECE HAS.

IL would seem impossible for the OIL
entail situation to clear up without a
contest. But we have so often been led
into false excitement by war clouds
that incredultiy is the natural, not the
unnatural feeling in regard to the mat
ter, and a majority Of the people VINO
are watching the Cretan crisis are sure
that it Will end peacefully through Dip
lomatic channels.
The indications certainly do not up
hold such belief. Back of all the
trouble is the sanguinary conduct of
the Turk. Without his participation in
the Cretan matter Greece would be
easily silenced. Its claims to Crete are
just If its anxiety for the possession
Of the little island were merely a mat
ter Of territorial acquisition, the powers
could easily enforce any one of their
numerous commands and Greece would
be restored to a normal condition at
once.
But Greece has a Christian right to
the island of Crete. For hrs the mas
sacre of Christians has gone on in Ar
menia at the instigation, or at least the
inspiration, of the sultan. When a
massacre of Christians was ordered in
Crete. where the majority of the inhab-
itants We're Christians, Greece went 10
the little islands aid. When it was or
dered away from the island by the
powers, Christian Europe revoited and
in public demonstration, out of Official
channels, sustained Greece's pluck. SO
great has been that sustaining pubic
sentiment that in England, the most
sibly excepting France the people en-
forced their desires, and the Salisbury
government is rot Eo:T actively partic-
ipating against Greece with the other
powers. Greece has been emboldened
and encouraged by this demonstration
of public sentiment, in Engl3nl not
only, but also in Other countries. With
out this show of Christian unanimity
the little country could not have with
stood the demands Of The powers for
single day.
But having withstood them so long.
the powers nave beel enfecbled. \
prompt suppression of Greece te the be-
ginning would have caused little COM
ment. Now, the whole Christian
world is aroused and the suppression of
Greece would be regarded and branded
as tyranny TO a united Christianity.
So the powers have delayed until an
ultimatum will be of no further use.
North Of Athens the Turks and Gre
clans are standing face to face on the
Thessalian frontier. Crete is forgotten.
The powers are rushing their men and
war-shipS to the scene Almost any
day, any hour, the conflict may begin.
If the first blow is strlck IT can have
but one result-the defeat of the Turk.
The Christian world would not suffer
the defeat OF Greece.
The important part of the whole af
fair viii soome after Graeco-Turkish
war, f2r the powers will then either
partation Turkey among them or viii,
sSthey have for years. sit down at the
(Bosphorus like so many dogs and watch
the bone which no one of them dare
touch,
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

under, 1900 majority. the whole Popu-
list ticket. This is not duty which
they owe entirely to themselves. They
owe it 10 their children and to their
children's future.
Get out next Tuesday and protect the
public school system from the rapacious
wanton hands of the fake reformers.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

1t Is re-assuring to the medical profes
sion TO know that General Rivera's physI
clan is able to prove an alibi.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

The Populists. Il elected next Tuesday.
thsea;ea to force the city TO bay water
works system ana pul in a new Light plan.
The Populs,s Viii be very free With tie
ciu-'s property Z they sc; in powe.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

After Bishop McCabe's experience. the
generality of mankind beg leave to inform
ingalls, that he can attend on all the prize
fights he wants to.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

The Populist ring of this city is making
its death struggle. If the PopuHst ticket
wins the city VIII probably have to have
q death struggle itself
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

Germany could not exist without the
Rhine. But many in Kansas believe tha.
Kansas could struggle along without a
RYAN.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

ingalls, is staggering in the center of the
ring. McCabe has just been led TO his cor
ner and rubbed down witha rhetoric The
crowd is calling for blood.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

Mckinley is now hunting for man for
the consul generalship at Havana. Here
is chance for Mckinley 10 reward Cap
tain Heistard. Why doesn't he DO some
thing for Heis;and, any waye
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

Tom Reed has refused to recognize the
Populists in congress as a separate party.
This is unjust and Jerry Simpson IS hcens-
to throw UP his salary and come home.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

Bishop McCabe VIII no doubt respond to
ingalls, Immediately. but If he is fair he
VIII wait tn Dan Stuart can get 20 him
with the knetoseope 10 catch the express
son OF his face as he writes.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

PETER has one consolation. The quietude
which hangs in icicleS around the Topeka
Advocate office IS no more freezing taan
the awful calm in the vicinity Of Princeton,
New jersey.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

1t was at this point that Tejada jumped
from the vehicle and bade the Mexicans
circle the beasts around the vehicle The
drivers clutched their silver and scooped 1t
into scarfs and drove their beasts quickly
around the carriage.
Come, you towards" cried Tejada ram
ming musket. I'VE have business on
hand now that viii occupy you more than
monte. Tie the beasts together again. Wha.
do you say Myuel?''
Miguel, pale from fright, chattered some
thing 10 Tejsia.
Indians, of course I knew that But
how many. craven? You don't know.
Enough TO make soup OF our bones and pie
OF our flesh for dinner. Here you, Aforelos.
take all the men 10 the east OF the car
rlage there. The red devils have sense
enough to attack US strongest where the
sun is in our eyes. Miguel and I viii keep
the rest of the circle guarded. Make every
bali count, al of you, mind you. We've
none 10 spare"
The beasts had been tied together tail
and head in circle around the vehicle and
the wicker pann!ers piled about IN the cen
ter.
Five of the men had heavy muskets.
three had pistols including Tejada. who also
possessed the dead spsuiard's sword.
Here are five charges each. When they
are gone and If the devils are stu here. We
viii narley. Il there is no end 10 # then
viii give you more. They may have only
arrows
Tejada turned 10 the vehicle.
Christina he said Keep down in The
box with the infant. Don't stir, for The
love or S.. Maria. You are safe there. The
arrows can rot penetrate the box They
are Indians. Al. You look happy. They
are deGverers you think. Wait and see.
Keep down low with the infant"
Tejsia turned 20 his men
See" said Miguel They are riding
OFF,
They VIII be back said Tejada calmly
Get ready. Aim su-e."
The Indians had clrcied widely on the
prairie. The cat was playf1ily giving the
mouse hope.
They were shouting TOW until the prairie
rang with their voices
Fast and furious they rode, svayinz on
their beasts bows III hand
Black Wolf. howiinS with the rest. was
In front.
Across the long prairie. he saw horse
nan golloping hard n rs direction. but 4
his savasery took no aotics OF L. alS whirl-
ing hls beast ne. with rs warriors. swept
down upon the camp.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

Tom Anderson, the Topeka musician. ap-
pears to have lost his string on Mckinley.
The organist last Sunday at Anderson's
church in Topeka played The Lost Chord
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

Man. wrote an Oklahoma school boy
in an essay, has two eyes which are TO-
Gated in the northern part of his face" Il
was shortly after this that the cyclone
struck
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

The Populists in this town, If they elect
their tickets Tuesday, propose TO make par
ents buy new school books for their chill
dren- The Popuiists viii not elect their
ticket.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

Continued o. SIKH Psse9
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-02

After Bishop McCabe's experience the
generality of mankind beg leave to inform
ingalls, that he can attend on all the prize
! fights he wants to.
ingalls, is staggering in the center of the
ring. McCabe has just been led to his cor
ner and rubbed down witha rhetoric The
crowd is calling for blood
The Populist ring of this city is making
its death struggle. If the Populist ticket
wins the city VIII probably have to have
death struggle itself
Tom Reed has refused to recognize the
Populists in congress as a separate party.
This is unjust and Jerry Simpson is hcens-
to throw UP his salary and come home.
Tom Anderson, the Topeka musician. ap-
pears to have lost his string on Mckinley.
The organist last Sunday at Anderson's
church in Topeka played The Lost Chord
The Populists in this town, II they elect
their tickets Tuesday, propose 10 make par
ents buy new school books for their chill
dren- The Popuiists viii not elect their
ticket.
Man" wrote an Oklahoma school boy
in an essay, has two eyes which are TO-
Gated in the northern part OF his face" Il
was shortly after this that the cyclone
struck
PETER has one consolation. The quietuGe
" hiGh hangs in icicleS around the Topeka
Advocate Office IS no more freezing taan
the awful calm in the vicinity Of Princeton.
New Jersey.
Bishop NcCabe VIII no doubt respond to
ingalls, Immediately. but Il he is fair he
VIII wait til Dan Stuart can get 20 him
with the kinetoseope 10 catch the express
SION OF his face as he writes.
Mckinley is now hunting for a man for
the consul generslship at Havana Here