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| fight with John L. Sullivan for $3.50, al.
will deposit sl,ooG with the New York
World.
John l.. Sullivan, walking down the aisle
Jumped into the ring and said:
'Gentlemen: There is nothing I can add
to Mr.. Jordan's remarks. 1 think there is
one fight left in me, and l am here for
| business" Great applause)
Billy Madden announces he has deposited
$500 with Warren Lewis of New York in
behalf of Joe Goddard to fight the winner
Also says Tom Sharkey has $3.50 up with
the same object in view.
1:10 a. a.m.-There Is ABSOLUTELY no chan ee
in the betting. Corbett still rules favorite
at 10 to 61a.
Julian and Brady are inside the arena
| and Corbett and Fitz are undergoing final
preparations 1t is estimated that there
are 1900 people seated now and another
special train to arrive.
Billy Madden announces from the ring
that after the Corbett and Fitzsimmon
60 the arena will be cleared, and at 3
o'clock pm. the double event. Green and
Smith, Flaherty and Hawkins will take
place Gov. Sadler the fighting governor
| OF Nevada. has just entered his box
Loud applause.
He is being called on for a few remarks.
but briefly says: Cheer up" The crowd
from the last special, which has Just ar
rived at the depot, will be here inside of 10
minutes.
George Siler says that the men will be
iii the ring at 11:o5 (2:55 eastern time).
Mrs. F1tZsimmors has just taken seat
IN one of the boxes and is greeted with
hearty handclapping. There are quite a
number of ladies present in the arena
The crowd is persistently yelling for
Sullivan" Sullivan" but John l.. mere
ly raises that slick tile and puffs uncon-
cernedly on one Of Carson's choicest
weeds
In conversation with Billy Muldoon he
is cautious in expressing an opinion. He
thinks Corbett suffers in comparison to
the ability of his trainers to those of Fitz-
simmons. Jimmy Wakely and AL. Smith
are said to strongly favor Corbett's
chances.
~One-eyed Connolly made his zigsae way
to the ring and got through the ropes amid
great uproar. In spite of the efforts Of
two officers, he succeeded in making a lit
tie speech, as follows.
Ladies and gentlemen: I am here to
challenge the winner. I am a little dis
figured. but still in the ring"
Connolly is now on his way to the city
lookup.
The Fighters Appear.
IL o9 a.m.-Here comes Fftzsimmons and
the crowd cheer him Justify He is bare
headed and attired in Japanese bath
robe.
ll:59:30.-Here IL comes Pompadour Jim.
The vast multitude greets him with an
plause.
Time Called.
Fitzsimmons refuses to shake hands
Time called at 1907. Round one-Spar
ring.
FROM QUARTERS TO RING,
Movements of the Pugilists Before
the Fight.
CARSON CITY, New. March 17.-Dawn
OF the battle day in Carson City was all
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THE ARBITRATION TREATY.
1t Will BE Reported to the Senate
Tomorrow.

IL w III sS nepOfkSu W thS SSh"lC
Tomorrow.
The Senate committee on foreign rela-
tions today authorized Chairman Davis to
report the Anglo-American arbitration
treaty to the Senate tomorrow. The treaty
will be amended as heretofore indicated.
Senator Daniel is the only senator who
was absent from today.s session. He is
understood to have been paired against
the ratification resolution. Senators Nor
gan and Mills opposed the resolution by
their votes. The other members of the
committee voted this time, as before, fer
ratification. The meeting today continued
for only about an hour and half, and
was largely consumed with discussion of
minor details of the treaty. Senator Nor
gan reiterated his opposition TO the agree
ment and again went into the question al
some length. The amendments provide for
the submission of all agreements for arbi-
tration between the two countries to the
Senate as part of the treaty-maklng
power of this country for its approval or
disapproval, eliminate the Supreme Court
permanent tribunal of arbitration and
strike out the provision agreeing upon the
King of Sweden as umpire. The chairman
was also instructed by the committee to
press for early consideration of the treaty
by the Senate.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
want" advertisements
L, The Star pay because
they bring answers.

camp al shaw's Springs were ny nj day
light. rot sound was allowed % disturb
the inerHins silei.ee Until aheut 4 e'eioek,
when Ceflsett sweke. The big fighter huf=
rie1 through his bath and dressed. and
entered the psrier of The hetel, where
his trainers and Relatives siiyiSUriy swait=
ed him. eheery ',iood morning. every
eedf, showed his temper 80 be iE sa is-
factory condition.
Kew do ssu feel. Jim7" White arzious-
ly inquired.
"Fine as silk. Charley. cid boy never
better Ard the champion slaig,ea hts
sreem en- the back with a fieB..iy energy
which almost upset the stost New Terher.
White led cerpe,t TO q window where he
carefully locked him over, paying psttiea-
lar attention 70 the appearance OF his eyes
and questioning him as TO bsw his lungs
and throat felt.
You cauldp't be In better shape" was
the trainers verdic; when the eEsrninat,en
was over. You. Wind Is perfect. seur
eyes clear and you nre ut in every Npy for
the fight OF your LIE
Co-bctt declared he had had "a splendid
sleep and was greatly restea and rsfreslv.
ed. lie took turn two on tbs aotsl
veranda and then had breakfast.
Final Conference.
Before 5 O'Clock Brady. white. Delaney
and Co-bett retired to the lRtters bed
room for q Anal conference. white did
most OF tn, talking, prefsclng his ins,ruc-
tions with little oration. H. which hs
pointed out that the eyes OF the world are
on jim. and THE supremacy OF America
In the prize ring depended today's bat
tie between an Eaglis hrran- bora and an
American-born'
Whites Ena' Instructions consisted al
most entirely OF admof.itions 10 Keep cool.
lie time and time again warned his man
that angry rushes would insure the VIC
tory to Fitz
You must keep your temper, Jlm" he
said. and not be in too big hurry to put
that fellow out. Just be cool and careful
every minute you are IN front OF him he
Is expecting you to go al him like a bull
a, red blanket. and you must fool him"
Delaney and Brady followed with talk
on similar lines. and TO all Curbett prom
ised faithfully to fight carefully and coolly.
He was warned particularly to look out
for the work at close quarters
The conference closed with mutual ex-
-2fessions OF confidence on the result, and
a rather solemn handshakiRg all around
By this time IL well toward
O'Clock, and Corbett began his dressing for
the ring. His ring costume consisted OF
Shoes he having decided to light without
tights despite the cold climate. For his
trip to the arena he added the gray check
Evening star., 1897-03-17

General John NJ. Wilson and Senator Haw-
ley.
Many democrats in Congress awaited
themselves of tie opportunity to see the
President. Representative Bankhead Of
Alabama headed delegation Of democrats
from that state. Representatives Sayers
OF Texas and Buck" Hinrichsen of IL
linoIs were callers. Ex-Representative
Towne of Minnesota was with Senator
Hansb:ough.
FX-Presfdcnt Harrison Calls.
Notwithstanding the fact that the cab
met was In session, ex-President Harrison
was admitted to see the President, and the
two meE had short talk. The ex-Presi-
dent also shook hands with the members
Of the cabinet. Mr.. Harrisol's visit would
probably have been longer had not he
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 cabinet were not present
led to a ruE1or that the discussion was on
the subject of the flibustering expeditions
from Florida ports.
No Interest in the Fight.
There was apparently the utmost lack Ct
interest around the White House n the
fight at Carson City. The newspaper men
WHO gathered around the table set apart
fer them were the "bluest'' men around
the Euiiding. No bulletins were received
by anybody around the White House, and
the newspaper men had 10 way OF know
Ing what was going on at the ringsi1e.
Tho 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 kcat him on the defensive all
alorg. 1t is said that he reads the papers
closely If he learns of the fight it will be
by gsncing at the papers
Col. l.. h. Peasc of Rhode Island, who is
mentioned fer public printer, was at the
White House. He says lie is not a cand.-
date. but is in the hands of his friends
Col. Pease is editor of the Evening Re
corder. at Woonsocket. Cci. Pease's claims
will be looked after by Senator Aldrich.
No appoin tInentS Were announced from
the White House today because the Sen
ate was not in session.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
The PURITAN BREAkDOWN.
CT Inquiry to Investigate IL,
Matter.

Various reports concerning the breakdown
of the monitor Puritan on her way north
from Charleston have reached the Navy
Department from the captain, chief en-
gineer and other officers concerned, and on
their statements a court Of inquiry will be
appointed to elicit all the facts and fix the
responsibility for the breakdown. The re-
ports go to show that the principal fanlt
was the heating Of the main bearings of
the port engine. and this Is believed to be
due to the settlement of the engines. A
dock trial was held in New York before the
vessel started for Charleston. and while
the engines showed signs of heating then,
1t was believed that this would wear off as
the ship ran along. and it was recalled that
they had performed magnificently on the
acceptance trial. 1t is likely that the plac-
Ing OF the big turrets and heavy side armor
upon the ship since the first trial has
changed the form of the after null, and
thus thrown the engines out of line, but if
so, the fact should have been developed
before the Puritan left New York, and this
Will be one of the lines Of inquiry to be
pursued by the court.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
"A S0RTIE BY TURKS
Looting Permitted by the Powers in
Crete.
DEVASTATION OF TEE FLOODS
Mr.. Bayard Leaves London for
Rome.
CRIME OF A NJ A D M A n

ATHENS March IA dispatch received
here today from Canea says that the
Turks have made a sortie from Retimo
and proceeded to Utupopoulos, which they
burned without opposition from the forces
of the powers. 1t is added that the pillage
of the Christian shops continues, and that
the governor Of Retimo and the Turkish
seadarnes are cooperating in the looting.
LONDON, March 17.-There was q re-
newal of uneasiness on the stock exchange
today in respect to the possible develop
ment in the east. Consos dropped and for
eign securities were very depressed on the
reports that the Greeks have crossed the
frontier.
CONSTANTINOPLE, March lin po-
l;tical circles here the opinion prevails that
the blockade of the Island of Crete by the
fleets of the foreign powers would drive the
Greeks to desperate acts on the frontiers
of Macedonia and Epirus, whence the news
OF conflict is hourly expected.
The naval officers were summoned by
telegraph yesterday to rejoin their ships
Immediately. creating the belief that the
departure of the Turkish fleet is imminent,
although 1t is doubted whether the war
ships are really ready for sea.
CANEA, Island Of Crete Noon, March IL.
The blockade of the Island of Crete has
Tot yet been-prociaimed as this dispatch is
sent. and all reports to the contrary are
Untrue. IL is expected. however, tndI the
blockade may be proclaimed at any mo-
n.ent
The French admiral yesterday evening
received instructions identical with those
OF his colleagues. These instructions al
low the admirals certain amount of liber
ty of action and initiative. All the govern
nen:s have Informed their admirals that
they each are sending the GOO men asked
for as reinforce nentS to take the place OF
the marines ashore, thus enabling the ad
IniralS to rc-cmbark the marines and use
their ships for the blockade of the Greek
! cris, which is expected to follow the
rival of the troops in Crete.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
ENGLAND's LATEST ACQUISITION.
1t Has Obtained the Island of Pantel.
laria In the Mediterranean.


PARIS, March 17.-The Echo de Paris
says it understands that Italy is on the
eve of ceding to Great Britain the Island
of Pantellaria, situated sixty miles south
west of the Island of Sicily, and about
half way between the coast of Africa and
the Siclian coast in exchange for the
Island of Perrin, off the Arabian coast, in
the strait of Babel Mandeb, and at the
entrance of the Red sea. The Island of
Perrin is bare rock about five miles long,
on which turtle shells are taken, belong
ing 10 Great Britain, whereas the Island
of Pantellarfa has area of fifty-eght
square miles, population of about 900,
produces fine fruits and has convenient
port, O9pidolo. at its northwest point.
Situated about thirty miles from Sicily,
almost il the middle of the main thorough
fare of the Mediterranean, Panteilaria now
an Italian convict depot. could be converted
into al other of the strongly fortified sta
uons of the British, which are to be found
in all parts of the world.
Under the circumstances the Echo de
Paris expresses the hope that the powers
viii interfere and refuse to permit the
transfer of the islands referred to.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Con fident to the Last.

| bath rODe competed MS carriage costume,
| the robe being thrown around his should
ers.
Confident to the Last.
1T is too late to talk now" Corbett said
| as he stopped for moment before leaving
| his room The time has now come when
Fitzsimmons and l can finish arsu-
| ment without talking. L don't know how
| he feels about it. but l am very good just
now. l am going to win the fight, and 4
am going to win it fairly. i have trained
faithfully and have been well handled by
! my trainers. My condition is entirely salts
factory to myself and my friends.
Fitz is in good shape, too, L am
told and 1 am. glad he is, for / wish to
win this fight strictly on its merits. L
don't want TO do any boasting now. 1 viii
do my talking after the fight"
Everybody knows whether the man is
in condition or not said Charley White.
the head trainer, -'and you judge from
that whether 1 am satisfied with my work.
When 1 took hold of Jim L said 1 would
put him down at the ringside in as good
shape as any man ever fought ia, and L
have kept my promise AS TO his winning,
of course, 1 believe he VIII win. Fitzsm-
mons is a great fighter. but Corbett is
greater one, and today he Will prove that
we have not overestimated his ability"
White expresses my sentiments exactly"
said Billy Delaney. We proud of the
condition in which We have put our man.
and We expect a few hours hence TO be
proud Of the condition in which he has put
Fitzsimmons. for Jim is going to win
The numbering, three-seated coach which
for months has done duty in bringing
visitors to the camp had been drawn up
before the hotel veranda, the four horses
eager for the start.
"All ready said White, and Corhe:t
ran nimbly down stairs and took his place
on the back seat. White, with the collar
of his red sweater turned up to his ears,
followed, and Brady. McVey, Delaney and
Joe Corbett trok the other seats.
Drove to the Arena.
1t was but little after . O'Clock when
the long bearded native who sat in the
box yelled out to his horses, and the drive
to the arena began. carriage containing
Jeffries. Woods and other attaches of the
camp had already started, and pro-
cession of carriages, carts and mounted
men followed the coach on the two-mile
drive through the little city and out to
the arena. The Corbett party was rather
quiet during the ride. Jim leaned COM
fortably hack in the corner of his seat.
no trace of excitement or uneasiness ap-
pearing on his face.
Il am glad 1t will soon be all over" he
remarked once or twice. he noticed a
familiar landmark. He added with a con-
fident smile: when We come back We will
have the undisputed championship with
u.s.
Joe Corbett and McVey were the liveliest
members of the party. but even they were
more quiet than usual As Corbett was
recognized when the coach entered the
town he was encouraged by shouts from
his admirers. and when the arena was
reached the crowds about 1t cheered loud
ly as the party left the venicle for the
dressing room. No time was lost in strin-
Evening star., 1897-03-17
SUCCUM UMBED TO THE WINTER,
Most OF the Range Animals Have
Perished.

MINNEAPOLIS, MIMI, March 17-Spe-
clals to the Journal from Mandan and
Dickinson, y. D., state that it is believed
generally among cattlemen that 10 per cent
OF range animals have already succumbed
to the winter, the chinook of yesterday
coming tCo late to save them. 1t is I'M
possible to travel over the range, and no
exact figures can be had Bad Land
ranges, which have been overcrowded the
past few years, will have but few ca1t!..
this season. 1t is stated that Pierre Wi
baux, the big cattlemaa OF Wibaux Mont
and Dakota, puts his losses at 81 ,0to,,,r'.
Last fan he pat 2.O,UU young cattle on the
ranges, and all are dead.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
NOT STRASSINGER'S DAUGHTER
The Young Woman Who Shot Her,
self I'm Chicago.

CHICAGO. March 17.-After careful prep
arations TO conceal her idertity, 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. 3A
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.
ST. LOUIS, NO., March 17-Gustave
Srassinger, a resident of Webster Groves
suburb Of this city, denies that the wo.
man who killed herself in Chicago is his
daughter His only child 'is gjri three
years Old; he Is the only man by the name
Of Strassinger In the city directory.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
SLY Err THREATENED.
Fear That Japan in Adopting tn.
Gold Standard Viii BE a Seller.

Gold Standard Will BE Al Seller.
LONDON, March 1.-THE Westminster
Gazette says the silver market is very de-
pressed adding that the main reason for
the downward movement is the fear that
Japan, as the result of her adoption of the
gold standard, will be free seller, and
that the price will be still further reduced.
Continuing, the Westminster Gazette re-
marks: AS regards the immediate future,
much depends upon the action of the
American holders, who have lately been
Offering The white metal freely. The feel
ing at the moment is that The fall is rather
overdone, and the low price will undoubt-
edly induce continental buying
Evening star., 1897-03-17
THE LOCAL BANKS.

Their Condition as Reported 10 the
Controller of the Currency.
Reports made to the controller of the
currency show the condition of the thirteen
national banks of the city Of Washington
D. c., at the close of business Tuesday,
the 9th instant. as follows Total resources
s19, sss, ,o4s; loans and discounts, 1906. 7so:
lawful money in reserve, $S.615, ,O5s, of
which $s54.95 are gold coin and $685., $40
are gold certificates: capital stock paid in.
S.O75.Oo0; surplus fund, 81. .422. 600: national
deposits. s13. .293. .4sS; average reserve held.
41.7S per cent I
Evening star., 1897-03-17
AN INSANE FATHERS CRIME.
Frederick Franks Shot Two Children
and Himself.


ana Himself.
PHILADELPHIA, March 17-Fredertck
Franks shot and killed his son William.
aged nine years; shot and badly wounded
his daughter Amelia, fifteen years old, and
then turned the revolver on himself send
ing a bullet into his breast near the heart
at his home In this city this morning.
Franks and his daughters were taken to
hospital, where the father died few
hours later. and but little hope is given for
the recovery of the child.
An examination of the house showed that
Franks had made deliberate prepara tfons
for his terrible work.
According to the story of his wife, Franks
arose earlier than usual this morning He
told his wife to go to the grocery store for
something for breakfast, while he made
the conee. When the woman had left the
house her husband locked both DOORS The
two children were asleep in second-story
back room when their mother left the
house. Neighbors heard several pistufshots
Evening star., 1897-03-17
FIGHT At CARSON
Meeting Of the Greatest
Pugi|ists of the Time.
WEATHER WAS PERFECT
Scenes and Incidents at Carson This
Morning.
CROWDS WERE EARLY At THE RIEGSIDE
Mrs. Fitzsimmons Decided to See
the Contest.
WERE EARLY At THE RINGSlDE
SULLIVAN GIVEN AN OVATION.
TOLD by BULLETINS.

The Evening Star viii issue an extra an
nouncing the result Of the fight.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
MIR. BAYARD LEAVES LONDON.

The Retiring Ambassador Starts for
Rome.
LONDON, March 1.-THE retiring United
States ambassador to the court of St
James. Mr.. Thomas F. Bayard, accompa-
MED by Mrs. Bayard, started today for
Rome.
The officials of the railroad received Mr..
and Mrs. Bayard at Victoria station and
conducted them to special saloon car
riage, IN which was a magnificent bouquet
OF roses. The officials of the United States
embassy were present to bid farewell 20
the travellers.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
TO EXCITE SYMPATHY.
Many Wild and Improbable Reports
About the Flood.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. March 1.-THE United
States weather bureau today gives out
the startling Information that 500 square
mics Of The state of Arkansas is Under
water and that The Mississippi river will
continue to rise. In the district TO the
west of Marion, Ark, hundreds of people
We're picked up. The work of saving stock
has been abandoned, and from
all efforts will be directed toward saving
human life. Many wild and altogether
improbable reports are circulated as to the
number drowned by the refugees uegroes)
in an endeavor to stir sympathy. one
negro gave out that twenty-five persons
were drowned near his place. 1t was
proven that these had sought the high
lands at the first approach of the food.
Thousands of people are homeless and
dependent on the charity Of the citizens
of Memphis
Reports from up and down the river say
the levees are all in good shape, and ii
is hoped will continue to Withstand the
pressure.
The total number of lives lost so far re-
ported officially to the relief committee
is one dozen. Six steamers and tugs and
half a hundred skiifs are engaged in rescue
work
The river at this point continues to rise
slowly. The weather is cloudy and threat,
ening, but there has been no rain in the
past tWenty-four hours.
At 1880 o'clock this morning the steam
CT ftoW6na Lee arrived In port from trlarS
FONT, Miss She had on board score
or more refugees picked up at Scanlan's
Landing. They were all colored and
brought with them their bedding and nu-
:lerous other personal effects. The cap
tain of the boat reported that he had been
able to hear of loss of life to the in
habitants of the flooded country to the
south of the city. The levees so far as
he had heard from them in Mississippi
were in good condition and were holding
the water well.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Aiding the Flood Sufferers.

Capt. Fitch, the engineer officer of the
army in charge of the river and hal Dor
works on the Mississippi at Memphis, has
informed the War Department that appli-
cations have been made to him for the loan
of government boats and property to
assist in the relief and rescue of the suf-
ferers from the present great Hood in that
section, and he sought Information as to
his powers in the matter. In response,
Col Mackenzie, acting chief of engineers,
informed Capt. Fitch today that he might
SO use the government property, under the
authority conferred by a circular issued
December 9, from the office of the chief Of
engineers This circular gives permission
to engineer officers to use or loan govern
ment boats, barges, and other appliances,
in cases of sudden emergency not permit
ting request for previous authority, when
life Is endangered, as is the case at present.
The use of the plant is also permitted to
save property, provided no suitable private
boats are availa BILE, provided no extra ex-
pense is involved for the government and
that the plant can be spared.
Evening star., 1897-03-17

Movements of the PuEilists Before
the Fight.
CARSON CITY, New. March 17.-Dawn
OF the battle day in Carson City was all