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The times., 1897-12-29
JIM CoRBETI's ULTLMATUM.
Positively Declines TO Fight Mahei
to Please FitzSimmons

Cincinnati, Dec. 2S.-EX-Champion Jim
Corbett was seen at the Burnett House
| tonight regarding Julian'S latest decla ra-
tions.
"FitzSimmonss life is being made miSer-
able daily by the public, Julian, and all
| those directly interested in Ills success, :
said Curbett. principally, he is harassed
by the public With the declaration thaj he
is afraid II meet me tonight. / know he is
lot afraid to n eet anybody.
The porting public of this country and
England consider that / lost the title ot
champion. solely through an accident.
l know that can whip Fitzsimmons and
he knows it. too. and will not fight me
If he can help it. He still, no doubt,
feels some of the effects OF the drubbing
l gave him at Carson. i pounded him
about the body. over the kidneys, and
In other places fu a way TO leave lasting
reminders. / punched him hard-hanler
than ] did Sullivan. BY taking up nyone
else I would be running the risk of inter
ference by the authorities and all that
for no possible benefit to myself.
IF l should whip Fifty other cham
pions, FitZsimmons would be getting the
reputation IL the meantime, not Corbett
For me to fight Mailer and the rest would
be ike big wholesaler retiring to a
peanut stano I Co not have TO fight and
| viii fight no one but FitZsimmonS I
have kept my Lead and my money, too,
and 1 can now do whatever / want to.
l shall sec FitZsimmons in Chicago and
do my best, but if / don't get a match
with him by next summer l shall then
retire permanently from the ring
At the theater where Corbett is per-
forming he received this telegram tonight
from W. a. Brady, in New York:
LET me conduct details. 1 am on to
something
In answer to question, Corbett said
with a Knowing smile:
"Yes, nar Stuart also is in New York
now. He and Brady may have some
thing up theii sleeve regarding match
with Fitzsimmons that I know nothing
OF. / will agree 10 give Fitzsimmons
81 900 the minute he enters the ring with
ME and another 81 ,000 if he stays before
me ten rounds.r
The times., 1897-12-29
BASEBALL AS A BUSINESS.
Western Colleges OrcnniZe a League
for Next Year

Chicago, Ir., Dec. % Five West .rn
univ erAlties were organized into the w sst-
ern Intercollegiate Ba sebal League in his
CITY. The following clubs Will compose tie
lcague:
University of Michigan, University of Chi
cago, Gnit ersity OF Illinois, University of
Wisconsin, and Mort rthwestern Eniy yersity.
Manager Keith, of Michigan, was elected
president. and l.. f. Fischer secretary A
series of three games viii be pla ged ic
tween each Of the clubs. The season opens
April 3. with Northwestern VS.. Illinois AT
Champagne, and closes June IL with tshi-
cago VS.. Michigan at Detroitand Illinois IS
WISCONSIN at Ma Olson. Itwas agreed toha, ,e
a regular corps OF umrires to officiate
Throughout the season 1t is probahle they
will be chosen from old National and minor
league pla yers.
The distribution Of gate receiptss ca :sed
warm discussion. because some OF the COZ
leges draw better crowds than Others. A
compromise was finally reached whereby
the visiting team ca either accept guar
artee or demand half the CatereceiptS.
The place of pla ying the odd game ;.e-
tween tie clubs viii be decided by lot.
The times., 1897-12-29

Chicago, Dec. est is authoritatively
announced by Martin Julian, manager for
Fitzsimllons. that the champion will, in
all probability again enter the fistic AZ. Ia.
II Will ee, however, only to fight Corbett
and Kid Mccoy and on terms that Fitz-
simmons and his mama gers dictate.
I'm announcing the return Of Fitzsim-
mons to the arena said Julian, Il wish
You would particularly state that Our only
desire is to giatify the American public,
his desire To retire, We believe he has
reached the highest pinnacle of fame as a
boxer, and his promise To his wife WAS
sincere. have personally labored with
her for weeks together TO relieve him of his
promise, and pointed out the fact that
while he woi ked hard for years, he cannot
now afford t. allow a lot Of stiffs 10 claim
his honors. We recognize the further
fact that the cry "a champion who won't
fight came tc us With the title, and that
we arc bound 10 defend this title SO long
as we are able To enter the ring.
Positively, however, this viii be our
The conditions we make will be regarded
as fair by any fair-mndcl sportsman. We
asked that Corbett shall intli cate his
sincerity FOR his light by meeting 1t least
one OF the best men whom Fitzsinmons
has defeated, Maher, Sharkey, or Choynsh,
viii DO We place Corbett in the same
class a. the others, Fitzsimnons has beaten
and entitled 10 no more consideration.
'-As for Mccoy, we are willing TO admit
that he is clever young fellow and els
at some tirna TO b. a prominent factor In
the middle weight class. lie has shown
Iiotliing remarkable In his ring career.
Defeats of Ryan and Creadon are the sole
basis or his challenge TO FitZsimmons, and
FiuZSimmunS defeated Creedon In two
rounds. II lac Will defeat Choynski we
will consider his challenge. The only
ctl.ar condition is that the fights shall be
FOR $4,000 a side end the largest parse
and To finish. Fitzsimnons can get
10 l56 pounds within five weeks, which
weight / doubt Mccoy can make. The
latter's contest with CreedOn was at catct.-
weights, 80 HAT Mccoy has no claim on
the middle weight championship.
"One thing is certain, we VIII lot be
forced or hulldoZed into accepting a fight
tell you in all sincerity that there is no
desire 10 eyGde a contest by the conditions
imposed. We 10 not even resort TO the
Childish talk fight this man and III
fight yCu.' We do not believe that
Corbett il sincere, aud give as a reason
that it took five years to draw him into
the ring witt Fjtzsimmons. He can easily
get on with Maher or Sharkey and show
his sincerely.
with Mccoy We tIcat his challenge from
a purely business and fistic standpoint.
There would not be any interest in a con
test with him, ard lie betting would favor
Fitzsimnoas to such an extent that the
purse and side bet would be all Fit2sim
mons would Win Surely he would get no
credit for q victory. 10 year or 80, wien
Mccoy has done something. lie will be
more popular as having a chance to win
Positively we refuse to Rave their names
linked up with that of FitZsimmons in
order 20 boost theiFIeputations or finances"
The times., 1897-12-29
MCCOY Is PLEASED.
The Kid Has Deposited $1,000 te
Bind the Match

New York, Dec. 2S.-It was with a good
deal of pleasure and surprise that the sport
ing public ir this city received the an
nouncement today that Fitzsirnh'ons had
concluded tc fight again, and accept
Kid McCoy's def as starter.
The majority weie of the opinion that
Fitzsimmons did the proper thing by cal
ling tie Kids" challenge SO quickly,
and hoped that something more than mere
talk will Come Of the procedure.
Mccoy was seen 10y & reporter tonight.
The youthful champion was in glowing
spirits. and seemed to he highly elated
because Fitzsimmons had consented tcfight
him.
AS soon as / learned what he said" said
Mccoy, Il communicated with my brother.
Homer. anu lla him draw up check for
81 coo to bind match. The check is certi
fled, SO, you see. there are no strings on
it. nor Gel L sincerity in the matter be
doubted.
Il dc posted the money with local
sport, and l have authorized my brother
The times., 1897-12-29
TEAM SELECTED TO MEET YALE
Infantry Players Preparing for the
New Years Eve Game

After an interesting series of COM
petitions by the members of the Light
Infantry basketball team it was decided
late las ght that the team To play against
Yale Varsity, on Friday evening, in the
Infantry arnory, viii consist of Harry
Lee, II. +. McCabe, S. F. Shreve. Ernest and
Jesse Scha fhirt, with Cha pma and Burnett,
substitutes. The team was selected by
Mr. ) e. Z. house, who is mana ging the de-
tails Of the great game.
The games OF the District league are
played With Hine men and to meet the
requirements of the rules under which
Yale pleys the team Of five had to be
arranged. The players have all had steady
practice and feel confident of M aking a
good showing against the sons of old Eli,
who will arrive here on Friday morning
Mr. s. a. Marshall, manager OF the Yale
team, Will orficiate as umpire, and Mr.
House viii he the referee Raised stands
will be erected tomorrow with a seating
capacity of 700 and OF this number abo 1t
200 will be reserved. The reserved seats
will 20 OF sale today at No 433 Penn
sylvania avenue. Requests for Sc -cral
blocks Of seats have already been .e-
ceived from prominent local Yale grad
yates There will be standing room Tor
about 2bC persons
The times., 1897-12-29
MATER OF DISQUALIFYlNG
Question Being Discussed by Horse
men on the Slope.
Secretary Chiffon, of the Sa fatosn
Association. Preparing Condi-
tions for Stake Racing.

The question of dsqualifying horses u
fouling OIL crossing is being much dis
cussed at present in California. just what
the result vii. be cannot be conjectured,
but it cou!d be considered and acted upon
with profit in the East as We'll as in the far
West. The CaIifornians have come to the
conclusion that 1t would be more equitable
10 place u horse where, in their judgma lt,
it woulG have finished, instead OF last,
when IL has been disqualified for fouling.
This 1t oks TO be a pretty good rule With a
great deal of common sense attached to it,
for IN q case Of humping ny two horses
which are SO far in thu lead that ether
horses have not been interfered with ii
hardly seems proper 10 place the lis
qaulfied horse last when IL so far out
classed those be hind in the race that they
were never near IL.
At tha next meeting of the Jockey Club
it would do no harm for the stewards 10
discuss the question. Even IL there Tere
nothing done Immediately, il might lead 10
ar improvement I'm the existing rules Oh lie
subject.
The times., 1897-12-29

welook upon a two year old rs the equivalent
To the Eton hoy. A Derby horse is one Ofthe
Oxrcrd eight. A horse is all the better, we
are sure, for running at two years Of age
In royal Commission that was held many
years after the one alluded to above. in
which Gen. Peel gave evidence, old Lord
Strathpairn member. and u was Tint
and steel when he examined dnnTal ROus.
Would it not be better, asked the
General, not to race any horse until after he
was five 9r six years old?' You might as
we'll talk about recruiting Her Majesty .
army with old men Of sixty, was the
vigorous reply Of the a dmiral.'
The times., 1897-12-29
FAyORITES IN THE LEAD.
Won the Majority of Events at
New Orlenns.

New Orleans, Dec. 2S.-Today's races
were void of anything out of the ordinary.
The attendance was large and favorites
won the majority of the events. Sum-
maries:
First Iace-SiX furlongs. Sedan, to
5, won: Elkin second, Tremona third
Time, 1:19.
Second race--One mile. French Gray,
8 to s, Won; Caddie c., second, Tibouret
third. Time, 1:46 "a.
Third race-One mile. Pete Kitchen
Z to 2, won; Ellsmere second, Rapalatcnie
third. Time, 1:4S.
Fourth race--One and one sixteenth miles.
Cherry Leaf, 8 to 5, Won; Saint Rogue
second, lila third. Time, 1:5S Ia.
Fifth racc-Six furloDgs. Judge Stead
man, 6 to /, Won; Albert S. second, High
Test third. Time, 1:19.
The times., 1897-12-29
WON BY THE QUEERS.
Company C's Good Showing in a
Lengue Basketball Game

The league game of basketball played
last night in the Infantry Armory by the
Queer Wheelmen and Company c, First
Battalion, tes.mS vas one of the best
played in this seasons District League
series. 1t was won by the Quaers, and
the final score OF s to indicates how
interesting the soldier boys made it for
the wheelmeD, especially in view Of the
fact that the latter were expected to
walk away from their opponents, the
colts of the league.
The game was clea n and well played, and
plenty Of open, free passing was the rule.
a total of eleven fouls was charged, and
from these, three free goals resulted for
each team.
The playing OF Tierney, Lotus and Bur
CESS was the feature of the Queer's play
Ing, and McRae, Bell and Saers excelled
for the Soldiers.
TIC line. ulj follows;
The times., 1897-12-29
A IES-3OUS Nd DRAW.
Jack DAILY and Jack Everhard Have
a Tame Affair.

Tame Affair.
New Orleans. Dec. eS.-Jack Everhardt
OF New Orleans, and Jack Daily, of New
York, fought ten tame rounds tonight
al the Tulane Athletic Club. Two thous-
and persons Were present and were equally
divided as to the merits of the be gers.
The bout had lieen advertised as twenty
round affair, but the authorities intervened
and de lined TO allow more than ten
rounds.
The only fighting took place in the last
round, when 10th men mixed matters,
DAILY having slight shade the best of it..
There was not a clean blow passed
during the entire contest, and the crowd
left The rmgs;ie disguised.
Just before the contest started Referee
Duffy received 4 telegram from Kid Nc
Partla nd. challenging the winner.
The times., 1897-12-29
League Basketball.

The game of league basketball by the
Light Infantry and Century Cycle Club
teams VIII be played toniGntin the Infantry
Armory, as originally scheduled. This
will be the last game in which the Infantry
team VII. appear before the great game
with Yale ON Friday evening. Game
will begin at 8 O'clock and ladies will
be admitted free.
The times., 1897-12-29
Roxtnr Bouts Interdtcted

Buffalo, N v, Dec. 2S.-J istice Wood.
ward in o decision holds that the spirit
and intent OF the law have been violated
by the Live Stock Exchange and other
clubs and corporations which have held
fistic bouts FOR pecuniary benefits.
The times., 1897-12-29

to make a match for me. l suppose Fitz-
simmons thought ! was bluffing. | am
not built that way. Anything thing say
gene ally do, and no one can accuse me of
crawling
The times., 1897-12-29

Little Rock has opened three stakes :or
its spring meeting, which opens = pril g.
They are; Arkansas Stakes, one mile, sell
ing, three year-olds and upward; Iron
Mountain Stakes, one-half mile, selling.
Jwo-year- olds: Capitol Hotel STAKES, one
nalf mile, selling, two-ycar- olds. All have
$500 added.
The times., 1897-12-29
Ennthnll Statistics

The reported football casualties for tie
season Of 1s96-37 are as follows: Killed,
10; permanently injured, 10; seriously in
jured, 1 8; minor casualties, 145.
The times., 1897-12-29
PEG woFF1NGroS PURCHASED
weII-KnCwr. Brood Mare Bought by
John T.. Madden.

John T.. Madden.
Lexington. KY, Dec. .2S-JohnE E Madden
has purchased Of Thomas c. Mcdowell, the
noted brood mare, Peg woffington, by
Longfellow. Cam Eallet, by Planet, anil
descending from the old Margaret Woods
family Peg WoffingtOn has produced three
good winners il. Kitty Give. Bruce GirlIe.
and Madler.ue. She is with fOal ny Han
over.
Tonight Madden declined 10 give he
price, saving that people would not be-
Iieve it. As Hanover got Ben Holiday and
HaIma cut OF Longfellow mares, Maiden
figures that he viii get great race horse
from Ter.
The times., 1897-12-29

WE CEN SAVE YOU MONEY ON any
Painting EGu want done our prices are
always lowest for really fine " Jrk. Our
men are experts Rooms papeFad with rich
styli II Iaper, SO up. +. G.. NOLTE. 3iJ
9th st No branch de2S- tf
The times., 1897-12-29

Permission has been crante1by the New
York jockey Club to E. d. McSweeney to
change the name of his filly, st. Calatiue
To ST. Calatine, and also the two-year- old
colt 10y 81. Carlo-Revolution, from Fallen
Angel to CarIist.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The times., 1897-12-29

AT STCD-CARLO s., (44633). 3 yrs.
old, s.. C. st. Bernard, winner 1st
prize, Washington Dog show Address
+. s., 9th and Pa. ave. NV.
Ie22-w& sat Stem
The times., 1897-12-29

WATCHES cleaned, sc main springs,
T5c.- all wOTs warranted one wear
COATSW Orb. 433 9th st. NV.
de2S-7t-em
The times., 1897-12-29

ACADEMY ia cutting by MoccIa :, pa :en.
system fO. ladies' and gentlemen's 5 gar
mentS. 500 Vermont ave NV.
Ge2STt-cm
The times., 1897-12-29
HTz Will FIGHT c0RBETT
Martin Julian Wants 10 Dictate
the Conditions, However.
WILL ALSO MEET KID Mccoy

Gentle man Jim Says I.anky Bob's
Blow Was Entirely Accidental
Brad. and Dan stuart Are To-
getheI in Kew York and Another
Match Is Altogether Probable.
The times., 1897-12-29
MID WINTER BALL GOSSIP
Washington Magnates Silent on
Rowdyism.
JACK DOYLE Is In THE WAY

Press Agents Tell the Merits of
the New Men and Speak of the
Judgment of j. Earl Wagner, With
His Seven Years EXperien ce--
Exchanges That Have Been Mada
The times., 1897-12-29

There is no question that Chris Fitz-
gerald viii be an applicant for starter on
the Eastern tracks next season. Will le
get 1t? is the question. With "Fitz" hand
ling the flag away goes Frank ClarSes
machine. This means opposition from tndt
quarter. II "Fitz" is wise he VIII not
make application for the starters pO'I-
tion, unless ne is sure that change will
be made in the clerk u the scales, which s
iii ely. Pettihgll will also be an applicant,
and SO Will Fitzpatrick. OF the Western
element there will most Likely be documents
from "CurIey'' Rlown, Ferguson, .Jaci;''
Chinn and dick" DwyeT,
The times., 1897-12-29

- r.l.c-1>.,I rett.Ii tiTvssu4dAvi. t,rrIr-,t
Fit auG. style guaranteed; 81 .5O GaiIy.
ROBES. IrI2 ! Il. NV. Item
The times., 1897-12-29

MATTRESSES reuade at home. painter,
inside work. second hand, 3 or < light
Chandeliers; cheap. 1901 y st. NV
de2S-3t
The times., 1897-12-29
MISCELLANEOUS.

DR.. e. sSlUs ". HORE, mas removed mis-
OffiC., to No ! 9 9th St Sc and offers
MS Ipnt.sssit'nal services 10 the public.
deco st
The times., 1897-12-29

L-1t5g, MIN a. JnOGeratr pricgS,
called for and t. eiIF Pred to any locality.
lG2N litl 81. uX. en-
The times., 1897-12-29
Co. c. 1St BAT.

Scorr-Q. W, 8; Co. c., 4. Goals-For
Q. W, Burgess 3, LOTUS and Buckley,
each; Tiefney and Becker, / each; : II
Co. 6, McRae. 4. Umpires s. f. Shreeve
and L. W. Smith. Referee Charl IS Dunn
Timer V II. Snyder. Scorer--I.. Hughes
The times., 1897-12-29

foR ktNT-3 TIne-tUiivu, H4uuSurue up
right piano al 81 per month - y. J.
ave Sc Ce2S- - .etn
The times., 1897-12-29

BANJO AND GUITAR! Learn To play
correctly; no money required in advance;
cut TINS out. Il. L. HOWES, teac Der,
936 X ST. NV. de2S- st
The times., 1897-12-29

CUT THIS OUT The Matrimonial Bureau
has removed to 612 F st. NV. 81 floor,
Room 90. Interview at office, 81 90;
private residences, $500. Those wishing
to become members by letter can 10 so Dy
inclOSing 81 go and stamp. 0..2S-3t
The times., 1897-12-29

GREAT BOOT SALE at SeIby's, mems
calf So and "a boots. sizes 3 1-2. 8. s IL
and Z; must be sold quick at 81 so per
pair mems articles soc, Worth S1.25.
] 9O3 Pa. ave de24-6t-em
The times., 1897-12-29

There have been more exchanges Of
players, aud II ore contemplated trades in
the National Lna que between sea sons this
year than ever before. The uncertainty
OF Sunday han and the probable retire
nent of Anson have also furnished never
endina. sources OF gossip. The general de-
sire To strengthen the teams has led
to deals which only the playing sea son
OILS will prove wise or unwise. Strange
as it may seem, Won der 4 he with his tail
enders, has been the focus around which
most of the deals ceutered.
From the showing OF the Browns, the
casual critic might think no club would
want any of the material Such is not the
case. Won der Abe had Il number Of
promising youngsters, and other managers
were quick to realize that they might be
used to- good result with proper hanGilin =
Instead of his players being deadwood on
the market, the much-abused, perhaps de
deservedly, manager has received bonuses
aggregi ting $4,000 in the trades he has
made.
Nearly all the clubs sh owed a Willingness
to experiment with some OF "ChriS's' ma
te1ial. In exchange, he received players
who eit..er were hard TO manage, were re-
gardeC as past usef illness, or whose pres
ence Pre- duced discord In The original team.
Probably Philadelphia supplied The most
valuable oil the lot Taylor and Clements.
st. Louis, however. was not alone in max
ing trades. Washington and Baltimore,
Pittshurg and Cincinnati figured in impOr
tant SWAPS" \ summary or the eS-
changes to d; te follows:
Baltimore gave Doyle, RGitz and mole to
Washington for DeMontreville, James aId
McGann
PittsburP gave Elmer Smith and Hawiev
to Cincinnati for Schriver, Rhines, McCarty
and Gray.
Pittsburg gave sugden to st. Louis for
Murphy.
New York gave Wilson, Holmes aud
Donnelly to st. Louis for Hartman and
Grady.
Brooklyn gave schoch to st. Louis for
Hallma n.
Philadelphia gave Clements, Ta ylOr,
Dowd end l.. Cross to st. Louis for NJ
Cross, Douglass and Donabue.
Chicago is notably lacking from the
list of clubs trying to make Improvements.
Not but what the Colts might be greatly
strengthen ed. But when any other Il 10
wants to trade with Chicago, the name OF
Lange, DahIeI or Griffith alwa US figures
in the deal. Negotiations never get any
further.
The times., 1897-12-29

STOREROOM for rent. and fixtures for
sale: good opportunity for d ca ndy-
man or cake baker. 1903 II st. ne.
dec27-6t-ein
The times., 1897-12-29

In admitting Harlem to embership the
Turf Congress retraCed an error that
should never have gone un record The
racing at Harlem this year vas well con-
Quoted and rs free from repruach as that
carried ON over any other Western track.
The folly of excluding the only first lass
track catering To the amusement of the
great II etropulis Off the] West has been
properly aniended Ind now let US have
peace ard prosperity louisville Courier.
Journal.
The times., 1897-12-29

FRINTING-Best and cheapest business
cards, Soc per 1000 up HAYS. 2I6 F
81. ne. deg OF ~
The times., 1897-12-29

Mr.. Chiffon, the secretary of the 81 a.
toea Association is preparing the con
ditiuns for the Saratoga St;.Kes, and they
VIII be ready for distribution shortly.
1t has been double duty for Chit" this
year, for he went through the or,iea once
hcfute, but owing 70 the action Of the
1iorscnt rs Protective Association the
bill was declared off, so Mr. Chiffon had
10 go over the work aga in. This time
the horsemen's wants are being watched
and tho MIA jUIity OF the stakes viii have
added money attached instead o: being
guara nteed.
The times., 1897-12-29

The question of Sunday ball is being
considered by two clubs which have oD-
served the first day of the week her ato
fore. They are New York and Pittsburg.
In each instance business reasons seem
about to overcome the former policy.
Kerr, who has disposed of his stock in The
Pittsburg club, was an uncompromisilg
foe Of Sunds ball. P. l.. Auten, of tbs
city, wbt is credited with the purcha Sc,
is personally opposed to the Sunday "a he,
but will scarcely oppose the wishes { f
the other stockholders.
In New York the public sentiment is IN
favor of Sunday ball, and the minority
stock holders favor tue plan. Freedmen is
non -committal on the subject, but is X
pecteG to give his consent. But tryo clubs
will thus be left in the ranks Of the Sun'l ly
observers. they are Boston and Pull ldrl
phia. Tile owners Of each emphaticilily
state they vii! adhere to the old plan spite
the chance to make money in the West,
especially by the four-trip plan.
The fate OF Arson took n new bearing #
Won der Aheis sincere in his statements re-
garting his intention of not disposiny of
the st. Louis franchise. Many think, how.
ever, that the boss president is enya Sing
in little game of bluff to coax up the
price Such tactics would hardly 20 with
spalding or Anson, and it is pretty certain
the deal, if it was pending, is off. Every
day is kely to bring definite solution
of the problem.
The times., 1897-12-29
PIANO TU MING, so.

Factory expert. works renovated and
satisi action guaranteed; drop postal. JAS
k. DURlI1, oU5 eth 81. Sc. ueZ8-3t
The times., 1897-12-29

T. L. Mabee, acting secretary of the
Fort Erie Jockey Club, IS in New York
trying tc settle the debts Of the club. Con
trary To rumurs, the track opposite Buff
falu has not been sold to a Nashville syn
dicate, and viii not be until the manage
mept pays the hursenen and others who
We're engaged at the last meeting.