Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-13
THE FIGHTERS AGREE
sILER's INTERPRETATION OF THE
aUEEysBERRY RULES ACCEPTED.
BOX OFFICE TO Be LOOTED.
Alleged Plan of Robbers to Take
All the Prize-Fight Money-Re-
ported Conspiracy on the Part Of
Eastern Pool-Rooms.
Eastern Pool-Rooms.


knotty problems IN connection with the
big fight were discussed and solved to-
day. the principal one Of them being
an agreement between the fighters as
to the Queensberry rules, and Dan
Stuarts compromise with the kineto-
scope company. The principals in the
main event Of the carnival eased of in
their work. and a large delegation of
sporting men from the East arrived
Martin Julian, representing Fitzsim-
mons, and w. A. Brady. acting for Cor
bett, met George Siler and Dan Stuart
In the latter's Office this afternoon, and
took up the question Of rules. Each
clause of Siler's instructions was taken
up and worked over. The first eleven
rules of Queensberry were passed upon
without q hitch. Rule No. II, 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 free hand,
and also on breakaways.
mo man who has followed Fitzsim-
mons in many Of his battles will admit
that this style Of fighting suits him."
asserted the stout manager. Bob Is
essentially a puncher, and not
wrestler. At long range, he is invnci-
bic. but I will not allow him to go in any
mixed ale scraps. If / can help it. I
thought this fight was to be the most
scientific ever fought. Now, why does
Corbett want to mix matters up so?"
Julian found nobody ready to agree
with him. Brady came to the scratch
at the outset, and informed all present
that Corbett would agree to anything
reasonable. Siler, he said, was not Cor
BELTS preference for referee, but Jim
had faith in the gentleman's discretion
and honesty, and would not squabble
over any ruling which was not down
right unfair. When Julian realized that
he was alone in the controversy, he
appealed to Dan Stuart for judgment,
agreeing to abide by what TIE big Texan
thought was right. Stuart invited Siler
into private room. where they con-
versed for a few minutes.
Gentlemen" announced the promoter,
"NIr Julian has given us mis- word that
ter. / hope he knows me well enough
TO believe that / would not wrong Fitz-
simmons I'm any manner. / am Of the
opinion that Mr.. Siler's Interpretation OF
the rules IS absolutely impartial, and
gives neither of the fighters the slightest
advantage. Let IL be understood then,
that Corbett and Fitzsimmons may hit
with a free hand during clinches, and
that they may also bang away az each
other during separation. In short, Mr.
Sier's instructions are to be followed to
the letter. / trust this will satisfy you
all"
every well, then" Julian rejoned;
'1et it all go at that. / won't kick"
Brady suggested small bottle, ana
the conference adjourned.
Mr.. Rector who represents the Edi-
son kaleidoscope Company, got to STU
arts ear to-day, and concluded his bust
ness arrangements. The most delicate
and improved apparatus for reproducing
motion on paper viii be set up in a box
seventeen feet distant from the ring
side. II will project no higher than the
sides Of the private boxes on either hand.
and will not obstruct any views from
the rear. Stuart will receive cash con-
sideration from the company, and a per-
centage Of the receipts from such eXhi-
mons will figure in the deal at al.
THE DAYS WORK.
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 ticks with the gloves.
after taking three straight games OF
hand-ball from Al. Hampton. He was
closely watched by a number Of eastern
gentlemen, who arrived on the early
train, and they all pronounced him bet
ter able TO put up a fight than ever.
Many of them were Fitzsimmons parti-
sans. but they wore long faces after see
ing jim drive Woods around the court,
and knock him groggy, while, apparent
ly. holding himself back. Corbett was
not even breathing hard when he turn
ed I'm for his rundown. He was trifle
nervous, though, and frequently warned
his trainers 10 be careful about running
I'm on him. Edgren rushed him into a
corner now and then during the first
round. and, in fighting himself out, Jim
let 90 a few stiff ones. He warned I'd
gren not TO force matters too much. and
after the big hammer-thrOwer had taken
an astronomical observation or two, he
stood away at a respectful distance.
The roads about Crooks ranch have
dried out beautifully. and Fitzsimmons
tried his bicycle this morning. He
wheeled fourteen miles before II o'clock.
without a mishap but his arms appeared
to be stiff when he put the gloves on
with Hickey. Dan. was at his best, and
Bob did not show up any too well I'm the
bout. Roeber limbered the Australian
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 ability in a wonderful manner.
If. as Julian asserts, he Is long-range
puncher, nobody has been able 10 dis
cover the fact. His method Of getting
in on a break Is totally different from
Corbetts Instead OF swinging on his
opponents jaw, with a downward and
half-circular motion, like jim, he slips
up under the guard with swift ana
strong upper-cut on the chin.
An obllging friend of Dan Stuarts in
San Diego has warned the Drector-Gene-
raj that his box-office IS 10 be looted
on the day of the fight According 10
the Southern Californian, an organized
band of robbers will station themselves
around the Office, and when they think
enough money is in sight, guns VIII
be whipped out and all hands stood up.
Dan Is not losing any sleep over the
Mot He was also informed that the
eastern pooI-rooms had conspired TO beat
the fight by means Of outside informa-
ton. which would reach them ahead oil
the telegraphic bulletins. This dream
will cause no trouble
George Siler and Stuart were formal
" notified this evening that Jimmy Col
vile of Boston, would serve as Cor
betts timekeeper, and that Lou House
man. of Chicago, would hold the watch
for Fitzsimmons.
Martin Flaherty, with-a lean face, as
I'LL, 40 a berry drove from bis quar-