The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-06-18
Jeff Is Loasins

ben 1OmOnd, CAL, June 1S,-Thtnk-
ing ther5 may be a short postponement
of the big fight and not wishing to be
on edge too soon in that event, Jim
Jeffries lounged about the training
quarters Friday afternoon, chatting
with his friends and appearing utterly
unperturbed because of the uncertainty
surrounding the contest.
Jeffries said he would engage in
some light work, but it is not likely
that he will box. Sam Berger, who was
here last night, returned to San Fran
cisco to keep informed of the progress
of events.
Would Call Out Militia.
San Francisco, June lS.-The order
to call out the troops came as a COM
plete surprise to city. The governor
was believed to have gone to Sacra-
mento early, Friday as he could not be
found at his hotel and his luggage had
been taken away. He had gone to the
attorney generals office very quietly
and the first news of his presence there
was had when the report of the calling
out Of the troops was made public.
Frisco Will Stop Fight.
San Francisco, June 18.-On the
promise of District Attorney 4Fickert
and Chief of Police Martin of this city
that they would stop the Langford-
Kaufman fight, Governor Gillett an
nounced at 4.45 D. m. that he would
rescind his order ealing out the militia
The governor stated further that the
adjutant general would be at the ring
side and troops within call, in case
the fight was not stopped.
Judge Denies Injunction.
San Francisco, June 1S.-Attorney
General Webb, Friday afternoon filed
an application for an injunction against
the Langford- kaufman fight Satur-
day night on the ground that it is
public nuisance.
Superior Judge Van Nostrand. at
1886 p. m, declined to grant a tenn
porary Injunction against the Lang
ford Kaufman fight refusing the peti-
ton Of Attorney General Webb. The
matter of stopping the fight is now IN
to the governor. Judge Van Nostrand
said that he denied the Pc
tition on the ground that sufficient
time had not been giving the defend
ants to present their case, but stipulat-
ed that his action should not be con-
strued as an adjudication of the con-
troversy involved.
Cheyenne After Fight.
Cheyenne, Wyo, June 1S-The
Cheyenne Athletic club, a syndicate
OF local sporting men who claim they
nave money to back up their projects,
nave wired Tex Richard an offer to
pull off the Jeffries-Jo hnson fight here
on Roosevelt day of the frontier cele-
oratlon II the contest can be post
poned until Aug. "a. The plans con.
template the construction of a big
arena at the frontier grounds.
Reno People In Ring.
Reno, June 18-A telegram was re
ceived by Charles Short, manager OF
Moana Springs, located on the out
skirts of Reno, asking what arrange
ments could be made for the establish.
ment of training quarters of Jeffries
and trainers at the Springs. Sbort
telegraphed that any arrangements
suitable to Berger would be suitable
to him. This is taken to mean by
Reno people that Reno will be the bat
tleground Notwithstanding the offer Of
GOIuHelQ.
VIM. Mccartney, representing Rick
ard and Gleason, today received E
telegram from Gleason stating that nc
definite action would be taken before
Tuesday and If by that time thing.
had not so shaped themselves, as tt
make it certain the fight would b.
held in San Francisco without inter
| ference, the scene of the battle would
be shifted to Reno.
Mccartney made the following state
ment 20 the Associated Press:
| Il do not attach any Importance II
the Goldheld offer. On leaving SaI
Francisco, there was not mention o
Goldfield, Carson, Ely or any place els,
but Reno. The city of1cials and tn,
business men of Reno have assured
them every protection.
They will erect the arena and TAX,
care of the license. Every offer mad,
| by the Reno people is bona fide ant
this looks like the logical place to de,
eide the fight
1.-THE business men have already ar
ranged with lumber merchants, con,
tractors and laborers and are ready t
start work on the arena at once No
where in the country will promoters Of
| fighters be accorded as good treat.
ment as they will be there at Reno.
IT have looked into the hotel, res
taurant and every facilities and FIND
them ample. Sufficient sidings are or
the edge of the town to take care o.