Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-13

.SILER'S INST RUCTIONS
viii Be Honestly 0beyed to the
Letter.
PASS AROUND THE BOTTLE
Says Brady and Let the Conference Stand
Adjourned Knotty Problems
Are About All Solved.

NoAoSAis A1dASn G-SoGN6Idl kLOlly plOO-
lens in connection with the big fight
were discussed today and solved, princi-
pal among them being the agreement be-
tween the fighters as to the Queensberry
rules and Dan Stuart's compromise with
the kaleidoscope company. The princi-
pals in the main event of the carnival
eased off in their work. and large dele
cation of sporting men from the east ar
rived.
Martin Julian, representing Fitzsim-
mons, and w. A. Brady, acting for Cor
'bett, met George Siler and Dan Stuart
IN the latters office this afternoon and
took up the question of rules. The first
eleven rules of Queensberry were passed
upon without hitch. Rule u, touching
upon the London prize ring regulations
brought Julian to white heat, and he
protested strongly, but Intellectually
against Siler's judgment, which allowed
hitting in clinches with a free hand and
also on breaks.
What one who has followed Fitzsim-
mons will admit that this style of fighl-
ing suits him?" asserted the stout man
ager Bob is essentially a puncher, and
not a wrestler. At long range he is in
vincible, but I will not allow him TO go
into any mixed ale scraps if l can help
it. l thought this fight was to be the
most scientific ever fought. Now, why
does Corbett want 30 mix matters up
so?"
Brady came to the scratch at the out
set and Informed all present that Cor
bett would agree to anything reason
able. Siler, he said, was not Corbett's
preference for a referee, but Jim had
faith in the gentleman's discretion and
honesty and would not squa bible over any
ruling which was not downright and fair.
When Julian realized that he was alone
in the controversy he appealed to Dan
Stuart for judgment, agreeing to abide
by what the big Texan thought was
right Stuart invited Siler into private
room where they conversed for a few
minutes.
Gentlemen" announced the promoter,
Mr.. Julian has given me his word that
he will accept my decision on this mat
ter / hope he knows me well enough
to believe that l would not wrong Fitz-
simmons in any manner. i am of the
opinion that Mr.. Silers Interpretation of
the rules is absolutely impartial and
gives neither of the fighters the slightest
i1dva ntage.
Let it be understood, then, that Corbett
and Fitzsimmons may hit with a free
hand during clinches and that they may
also bang away at each other during
Fseparating--in short, Mr. Silers 4IsstFae-
ftions are to be followed to the letter.
trust this will satisfy you ALL"
Very well, then" Julian rejoined.
l. N.
Brady suggested a small bottle and the
conference adjourned.
Mr.. Rector, who represents the Edison
Kinteoscope company, got Stuarts ear
today and concluded his business ar
rangements. The most delicate and i'm
proved apparatus for reproducing mo-
tion on paper will be set up in box
seventeen feet distant from the ring
side. 1t will project no higher than the
sides for several boxes on either side and
..-fn <,1N 11k ffnv hn
rear. Stuart will realize cash con-
sideration from the company and per-
oeentage of receipts from such exhibit
tions. Neither Corbett nor Fitzsim-
mons will figure in the deal at all.
Three hours of fast work on the road
this morning left Corbett with plenty of
steam for his evenings work. The punch
ing bag was not touched, but Jim put in
a few extra lcks with the gloves, after
taking three straight games of hand
ball from AL Hampton. He was closely
watched by a number of eastern people
who arrived today.
They pronounced him better able to put
up a fight than ever. Many of them
were Fitzsimmons' partisans, but they
wore long faces after seeing Jim drive
Woods around the court and knock him
groggy while apparently holding himself
back He was trif1e nervous though
and frequently warned his trainers to
be careful about running in on him. Ed
then during his first round and in fight
ing himself out Jim let go a few stiff
ones. He warned Ed Green not to
force matters too much and after the big
hammer thrower had taken an astronom-
icaT observation or two he stood away at
respectful distance.
The roads about Cooks ranch have dried
out beautifully, and Fitzsimmons tried
his bicycle this morning. He wheeled
fourteen miles before IL O'Clock without
Ixa.k III orad 10 t,aa
stiff when he put the gloves on with
Hickey. Dan was at his best and Bob
did not show up any too we'll in the
bout. Roeber limbered the Australian up
a bit, and Stenzler came in for some
fancy short-arm punches. Clinch after
clinch followed in the last set-to, and
each time Bob showed his short-range
punching abilities in wonderful man
uer. If, as Julian asserts, he is long
range puncher, no one has been able to
discover the fact. His method of getting
in on break Is totally different from
Corbett. Instead of swinging on his op-
,ponent's jaw with downward and half
circular motion like Jim, he slips up un-
der the guard with a swift and strong
upper cut of the chin.
An obliging friend of Dan Stuart Pin
Sandiago has warned the director gem
eral that his box office is to be booted on
the day of the fight According to the
Southern Californian, an organized band
of robbers will station themselves around
the office, and when they think they have
money in sight guns win be whipped
out and all hands stood up. Dan Is not
losing any sleep over the plot.
s George Siler and Stuart were formally
notified this evening that Jimmy Colville,
of Boston, would serve as Corbett's keep
er, and that Lou Houseman, of Chicago,
would hold the watch for Fitzsimmons.
Martin Flaherty, with a lean face as
brown as berry, drove in from his quar-
ters at Genoa today and yaid visit to
Corbett. Martin is down to 124 and has
practically finished his training. He
reports that Mysterious Billy Smith
tips the scales at lat now and is in ele-
giant condition
J. A., r. Elliot, of Kansas City, the
champion wing shot, dropped in this even
ing with small arsenal in his grip. He
is enthusiastic over the trap shooting
tournament Stuart today deposited the
81 900 purse in the Bullion bank. The
shoot win comence at 10 am. Tuesday,
March Is. and entries will close at noon.
One thousand birds have been ordered
by express from San Francisco and
I there will be some sweepstakes shot of