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The San Francisco call., 1897-03-18

to make the customary speech. On De-
half of Joe Goddard and Tom Sharkey,
Billy NJ adden hurled ''defis" at the head
OF the prospective champion.
Fitzsimmons was the first to reach the
dressing-room which had been selected COR
him on the north side of the arena. Mar
tin Julian and Roeber led the way for Bob.
who was driven by his wife in q neat
single buggy. They were followed by
Hickey and Stelzner. The little process
sion passed through the crowd without
receiving much applause and got into
their quarters at 10:41. Corbett left
Shaw Springs in closed carriage and
was accompanied by White, Delaney and
Woods, Jeffries and McVev. followed in $
stage and had Jim's two mascots, the
collies. They arrived at II 10 and went at
once to the dressing-room. At 11:50 Mrs.
Fitzsimmons left the dressing-room and
took scat in a box directly behind her
husbands corner. There were about a
dozen women sitting in different boxes.
At II :55 a scattered round of applause an
nounced F;tzsimmons' appearance. He
wore Turkish toweling bathrobe of blue
and white and was followed by his Sec
onds. He had scarcely got half way to
the ring when Corbett appeared in his
aisle at the opposite side OF the ring. He
wore a dark-gray, brown-striped Dress
ing-gown. Both men reached the plat.
form almost together, but Fitzsimmons
was first up the steps inside the ring. The
lanky Australian stood in his corner for a
moment and sized up his rival with q Pc
culiarly cool and critical searching glance.
Then he paced up and down his own side
of the ropes, rubbing his hands together
with q nervous motion.
Corbett appeared very cool, and chatted
confidently with his friends at the ring
side and with his seconds. The gloves
were then handed in by Wheelock and the
men donned them. Charley White looked
after Filzsimmons' fitting and Martin Ju-
liam performed like Office for Corbett.
Master of Ceremonies Billy Madden intro
duced the men and Referee George Siler
announced the officials and seconds. In
Corbett's corner were Charley White, Billy
Delaney. Jack McVey and Billy Woods.
Fitzsimmo aids were Martin Julian,
Ernest Roeber. Dan Hickey and Jack
Steiner. Referee George Siler called the
men together and said, II don't suppose
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-18

and its New York partioeps-c criminis, the
Journal, no doubt caused thousands to
keep away from Carson. 1t was remem-
bered that the Examiner took a part in
the Fitzsimmons-S -Sharkey fight, and that
the referee supplied by it for that contest
gave a decision that was denounced far
and near as unfair and false. Yet that de-
cision meant large sum of money in
the pockets of men on the Examiner and
heavy loss to honest sportsmen.
With the odium of this disgraceful
affair fresh upon it, the Examiner began
to boom the fight at Carson. Corbett
was its protege. He and Fitzsimmons
were contracted with to keep their infor-
nation for the Examiner exclusively.
Other newspapers were given the cold
shoulder, and the public was taught to
look upon the Examiner as the only au-
thority on the condition of the men.
Whatever came from the pens of writers
was in Corbett's favor. On the morning
of the fight its business manager and
sporting editor, over their own signatures.
declared that Corbett was the better man,
and if Fitzsiinmons won something little
short of a miracle would have to be re-
corded. Naturally the betting was in
Corbett's favor, and the men who have
lost, like those who lost in the Sharkey-
FitZsimmons fight, may thank the Ex.
aminer for their misfortune.
The question that must be answered is
this: Did the Examiner, with its ex
elusive information, willfully- lie about the
mems condition, causing the majority of
bettors to place their money on Corbett
while it and those who enjoyed its conf
dence placed their wagers on Fitzsim-
mons, or was its corps of mueh-advertised
special writers mistaken, grievousIy mis-
taken, in their estimates? Perhaps this
new rival of the Police Gazette prefers
the former horn of the dilemma. 1t is
used to being called a liar, but it is not
used to. having its stars pilloried as in
competent.
No matter what the answer may be,
one thing is certain, thousands have lost
money through the Examiners misrepre-
sentations and pugilism has been dealt
another body blow.
AS evidence of the manner in which
Corbett was doomed as the winner, the
following copy of an announcement posted
on every fence in the City is here repro
duced:
MECHANICS PAVILION.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-18

Of disappoin tment the two greatest fight
ers of the century were ready to meet to
decide the heavyweight cham pionship of
the world, the ownership of purse of
5000 with side stake of $1,000 and a
prospective fortune for the winner. 1t
was no wonder, therefore, that Dan Stuart
in Carson and the men at Cooks Ranch
and Shaws Springs watched eagerly for
the appearance of Old Sol above the hills,
for on the weather alone the battle de-
pended for success and the avoidance of
the oft time obnoxious postponement.
The absence of rain or snow and moder-
ately clear morning would have satisfied
the sports, and their thanks to the
weather deities were fervent indeed when
they saw the sun rise in all mis- ma jesty to
shine benignly through one of the most
glorious days ever experienced in this
locality. Every one was astir by O'Clock.
Both the training quarters were visited by
a atconstant stream of vehicles. and those
who were satisfied with the condition of
the men from previous visits stood around
the street corners discussing the probable
outcome.
By $3.50 o'clock the outer gates of the
huge wooden arena were thrown open
and those who were not fortunate enough
to possess tickets for the reserved seats
got through their breakfast hurriedly and
fastened to obtain the most advantageous
seats on the bleachers. The holders of
numbered seats took things more easily
and did not start for the scene of action
until about $3.50. The battle was adver-
tised for 10 o'clock, but the special train
from the East did not arrive until long
after this hour. and it was evident that
Corbett and Fitzsimmons knew that
there was no hurry, for they took their
time about reaching the ringside. By IL
O'Clock the arena was comfortably filled
and nearly all the ticket holders had
taken their seats. The seating capacity of
the arena is estimated at 18 600, and when
the crowd were all seated it was com puted
that about 5000 people had paid for ad-
mission. While the spectators were await
ing the arrival of the principals and their
aids they put in the time listening to a
series OF challenges to the winner. which
were quito plentiful. Billy Jordan chal.
lenged on behalf OF John L. Sullivan, and
the old-time champion was greeted with
round OF applause when he doffed lis
silk hat and clam bered through the ropes
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-18
Diagram Showing the Blows Received by Corbett and Fhmon
is necessary for me to instruct YOU 2"

it is necessary for me to instruct your?
Both quickly shook their heads. ''You
both know the rules as we'll as I do, Siler
continued.
'Yes, yes" Corbett answered. Fitz
nodded his head emphatically and Siler
stepped aside. Corbett walked toward Fitz-
simmons with his right hand outstretched,
but Fitzsimmons shook his head slowly,
but emphatically, and half-turned back to
his own corner. Corbet smiled and stopped
short. Fiizsimmons' action was received
with Kisses and cheers. Official timekeeper
Muldoon motioned to Lou Houseman of
Chicago. who held the watch for Fitzsim-
mons. and to Jimmy Colville of Boston,
who acted as timekeepe. for Corbett. and
then Muldoon changed the gong and the
battle was under way. During the con-
test the crowd seemed impressed with the
greatness of the struggle and the fair and
manly way in which it was waged. Good
order was maintained until the last mo-
ment, and after the first couple of rounds
the telling points made by either man
were cneered impartiaily.
After COrbett came to his sen ses the two
pugilists shook hands, Jim having indi-
rectly apologized for his outbreak after
the contest was decided. After Mrs. Fitz-
simmons had embraced her husband, ut
terly regardless of his sanguinary appear
ance, the victorious procession headed for
the dressing-rooE.
A wash and rundown improved the
champions appearance q hundredfold.
and Bob doffed his golf cap in response to
cheers as he drove from the arena. His
better halfs rosy cheeks were great de-
gree roster at the applause. She shifted
the reins to her left hand and waved a
tiny cambria and lace handkerchief in
quitting. The pair bowled along at q
merry pace to Cooks ranch, where Bob's
appetite showed no diminution after his
exertions. When Corbett had been rubbed
down he dressed quickly and got into
carriage, which was waiting. He drove to
the depot and got on board the fast special
for San Francisco.
The betting underwent very little change
before the battle, and the men entered
the ring at 100 to 10 on Corbett. Few big
individual bets were laid, but during the
progress of the fight Nose Gunst of San
Francisco bet $500 even on Corbett with
Pittsburg Phil. The latter won $4,000, and
would have wagered much more money at
the ringside If he could have obtained re-
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-18

tried. He did get in one good uppercut
in the fourth round, splitting Bobs under
lip and starting the blood in thick
stream. Several times the men clinched
and parted with both hands up. Fre-
ouently Bob worked Jim into corner
ana reached for him right and left with
blows that would win any championship
battle if they landed. Fitzsimmons him.
self admits that Corbett shuffied and side
stepped his way to safety in manner
which simply dazed the Australian.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-18
JOHN L. SULLIVAN
Master of Ceremonies, Billy Delany
Entertainment under the direction of
VIM. A. BRADY

Entertainment under the direction of
VIM. A. BRADY
Another evidence of the Examiners in
terest in the ex-champion was shown in
the fact that he was the guest of the
paper in the special train that came down
from Carson last night. 1t is whispered,
however, that the copyright on his work
has expired and that several volumes of
explanations are forthcoming.
1t was a frosty St. Patriok's day for
Jim Corbett and many more.
CARSON, NEv., March 17.-Robert Fitz.
simmons is now the champion heavy
weight pugilist of the world, and there is
mourning tonight in the Corbett camp.
1t was great fight, and tn ere is no ques-
ton that from fighters point of view
the best man won. Corbett, as has been
already stated in THE CALL, lived speedy
life since the time he defeated John L.
Sullivan in New Orleans, and as a result
his vitality cannot stand q heavy strain,
which was proven to several thousand
people who witnessed the great battle oil
the century. From scientific point OF
view Corbett is superior to Fitzsimmons,
but he was not in the race when it came
to hard punching.
Fitzsimmons' wonderful endurance,
com bined with his ability to deliver heavy
punishment, won him the great struggle
for pugilistic supremacy. Corbett, so to
speak, was all oyer him so far as jabbing
is concerned, and he hit Filz at least ten
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-18
BEFORE THE
BIG BATTLE.
Fine Weather, a Small
Audience and John L.
Su11ivan's $ Speech the
Opening Features.

CARSON. New, March 17.-Never were
the snow-topped Sierras which encircle
the valley in which Carson lies snugly
watched with more absorbing interest
than they were this morning. After years
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-18

liable Stockholders. Paris mutuals paid
$13 so for on com bination Fitzsimmons,
Green and Hawkins.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-18

Continued on Fourth Page
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-18

Arrival Of John L. Sullivan at Carson.
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-23

date those who wished TO make the as
cent. On one day nearly a thousand pas
sengers were carried. At the rate of SIS
for the round trip this made the largest
single days business since the opening
of the road. From the base Of the noun
tain at Manitou to it's summiG there is a
rise of some 5000 feet. All this large
crowd was elevated to this great height
and lowered again without single acct
dent. This speaks well for the substan-
tial nature of the construction and the
careful management of the road. Safety
is an essential consideration and mapv
things are done to secure it. Mass meet
ings were held in the city churches and
were largely attended by both delegates
and citizens. They developedamuche en-
thusiasm and good feeling and helped US
all to appreciate the greatness of our
common country and the practical unity
OF Christian thought and endeavor.-G Ed.
ward Day Barker, Colorado Springs july
8. 1897.
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-23
THE PARK CONCERTS.

The park concerts, this season, are at
tracing large crowds and the bands re-
ceive good amount of applause. The
popular Post-Telegram March is the IA
yorite just now and Mr. Fuessell, the lead.
er Of the Wheeler 6 Wilson bal d, is re-
ceiving praise for the composition. At
Seaside, last week, the police force was
Increased and the strietest attention was
paid to bicyclists in order to see no one
was Injured and that all kept the right
track. Their attention to this was great.
ly appreciated by the large number of pc.
destrians.
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-23
Fairfield County News.
BRIDGEPORT.
THE SAD DEATH OF DIR HUBBAR1

THE SAD DEATH OF DIR HUBBARD.
DR. Robert Hubbard, one of the best
known physicians of Bridgeport, died
last Saturday night from the effects of a
fall which he received while ascending
the steps of his temporary apartments on
State street. In his death the medical
profession loses a great friend. He was
intimately associated with DR. Godfrey OF
this city, who was one of his first stu
dents. DR. Hubbard was born at Crom.
we'll, this state, in 1926, and has been
known as the best surgeon in New Eng
land. He was a contributor to the lead.
ing magazines and benefactor to the
leading physicians of this city. His fun
eral took place on Tuesday at st Johns
church, where the remains laid in state
for over an hour in order that those who
knew him best could take last look at
the once genial couptenance. The SYM
prthy of the community is with the be-
reaved family.
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-23
DEATH OF HIRAM BOOTH.

Hiram Booth died on Saturday, quite
suddenly, at his home on King street.
He has been poorly for some time, and
physicians advised him few days be-
fore his death to 60 to Bridgeport hos
pital, for special treatment for injuries
resulting from his being run over some
months since, but death came before the
arrangements of his removal were made.
One of the large elm trees opposite T.
L. Hanson's blew over during the storm
and knocked down his chimney.
D. Woods large new barn is about
completed.
Julian I. LeKoy of Poughkeepsie, who
has been visiting his aunts, the Misses
Burrit, of Elm street, has returned to his
home.
Charles Roberts, Jr., who has been in
the Bridgeport hospital since the 9TH OF
July, is again at home. His injuries are
rapidly healing, but he nurses his right
hand. He has not lost his grit and
claims to be able to make a living with
one hand as others have done before
The law in regard to riding on TIN
sidewalks has been changed, so that i
lis now strictly prohibited. Bikers pass
ling through this town must use care, o
they will be brought suddenly to &C
count.
Il Mr. and Mrs James Clonin, of Astoria
IN. Y, are visiting James A. DolaD, o
Main street.
II C. g. Gunther has entertained hl
mother and sister, of New York City, 8
his home on lower Main street.
II Mrs w. N. Ely of Stratford avenu
{ has gone to Boston.
A large party of lady friends of N
] and Mrs I. Belden went to Stoney Cree
I last week. and spent the day with n
! and Mrs Belden, at their summer cottaa
at that shore resort.
/ The school committee have purchase
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-23
Tidings From the West.
A Wonderful Exhibition.
SETTING FORTH THE GLoRIEs OF SOUTH
ERIN CALIFORNIA.

Editor THE BEE: Probably no exhi-
btion of the products of Southern Cali
fornia can compare with the exhibit of
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. The
room devoted to this purpose is 100 by so
feet, with gallery 20 feet in width upon
each side, the total area being 10, $50
square feet. A huge skylight, 60 by "a
feet, and 40 feet in height, furnished such
volume of light that on the darkest day
there is not corner in shadow. On en-
tering, the first object which attracts at
tention ia the walnut elephant, a struc-
ture made of wire resembling q full
grown elephant covered with English
nuts, $50 pounds of the largest sized nuts
being required to complete the work.
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-23

a site for the new school house, from
Otis Beers, and have called for bids for
the construction of the building. 1t
will accommodate 200 children and be
called Washington school.
The ladies of the Methodist church
held sociable in the basement, one
evening last week, at which cake and
ice cream were offered for sale.
Stage & BeardsleJ are building a
carriage shed in the rear of McNamaras
store.
The 5000 worth of books from the
state have been shipped to our library,
and will soon. be on the shelves. A
course of lectures, at popular prices,
will probably be given by the associa-
ton the coming winter.
D. N. Camp, of New Britain, has been
in town recently looking over our IL
brary building and the manner of work
ing our association.
Mrs William Austin and son, have Wis
tied friends in Westport.
Mr. and Mrs W. n. Newell, of New
Haven, have visited Mr. and Mrs F. j.
Beardsley.
Mr. and Mrs S. S. Beardsley, of King
street, are rejoicing over the arrival of a
son in their household.
G. D. Stubs, former resident of
town, visited friends in this vicinity,
last week.
Reuben Buddington is visiting friends
in Stepney.
Rev Moses Taylor, of the Lundy's
Lane Baptist church, conducted the ser
vices at the funeral of the late George
Harrison.
Charles w. Blakeslee has completed
the foundation for the Milford hotel.
Allen Clinton is reported quite i'll with
malaria.
Warren Beach of Meriden has Wis
| tied his relatives here.
The Methodist Sunday school will
probably enjoy their annual picnic witt
trip on the water.
Greely's drug store is being newl!
painted.
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-23

and collection of minerals all from Cat
alma are displayed. Adjoining this the
Los Angeles Pressed Brick and Terra
Gotta Co. exhibit fireplace and mantel
made expressly for the exhibit hall. On
with glass displays of fruits, grains and
nuts from Whittier, Artesia, Norwalk,
Vernon, South Los Angeles Rivera, Lu-
cerne, La Canada, Lankershirn, the Palms
and Glendale; also oranges, lemons and
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-23
A WORD FROM COLORADO.

Dear Editor: The past week has been
an eventful one here. Thousands of del
egates bound for San Francisco to attend
the convention of Christian Endeavor So
cieties have visited us. Dozens of trains
of Pullman coaches loaded with hundreds
and thousands of passengers have pulled
in at the Union depot to discharge their
loads of living freight. The streets have
been full of strange faces and the bright
colored badges of the delegates from far
and near have been very much in evil
dence. The scene at the station during
the arrival of trains was most interest,"
ing one. A large local reception COM
mittee was on hand to greet the visitors
and give them information. A neat little
printed folder had been prepared in adj
vance telling of the points Of interest
hereabouts with full directions for reach
ing them. This was thoughtful and was
much appreciated by the delegates. The
hackmen for the season did land office
business and every vehicle was pressed
into service. The canons of Cheyenne
Mountain, with the waterfalls and site O.
Helen Hunts grave, the Garden OF TIN
Gods with the peculiar and grotesqu
rock formations, and Manitou with 1t
mineral springs all came in for share 0
attention, and last but not least grand oil
4 Pixies Peak reaching up into the clouds
with It's cog wheel railroad wendinI
about and upwards from base to summit
This was the ideal trip and was taken b
i all those who had the time, money an
( inclination TO go. Moreover stron
heart action. For there are those VIII
dare not leave the lower levels and ris
into the upper strata Of Jour atmospher
! without great physical danger. III
I trains on the aerial highway ran from b
/ fore sunrise Till after sunset to accomm'
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-23
vacation from her duties at the Rowland

vacation from her duties at the Rowland
Dry Goods Co.'S.
Rev Alexander Hamilton Of Norwalk is
filling the pulpit of ST Luke's church,
during the absence Of Rev Mr. Gill.
Miss Jennie Hayes has been spending
some time In Port Jefferson.
Edwin Sanford and family will leave
in week for Bcidgewater to spend the
remainder of the summer.
Edward G lden, who is connected with
one of Hartfovd's papers, has returned to
his duties after vacation with his par
ents on Shelton street.
DR. Hoag, wife and niece, Jessie, have
arrived safely i'll England and are now
enjoying g1e weather and pleasant sights
in the gay Partisan oily, leaving in a few
wee ks for Venice, Italy.
The ordinance of baptism was admins
tered to four candidates at the First Bap-
fist church, last Sunday might. Rev Mr.
Luther assisted in TIC baptismal service.
Curtis Blanchard il entertaining his
parents aud brother from Salina. Col.
c. A. French, salesman for the Bridge
port Fire Extinguisher Co., has just clos
ed another sale with our city fire depart
Inent for number Of the well known
chemical extinguishers.
Miss Abbie King is spending the sum-
mer at Greenfield.