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THE LEirNGTOM LEADER.
Devoted to the Interests of
Lexington and Oklahoma.
Lexington Leader.
Fine Job Printing
SPECIALTY.
BY W. F. LANEY.
LEXING-TON, OKLAHOMA TERRITORY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1891.
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Probably Democratic by 50,0( 0
It Is Claim*) that Fifty Percent of
the Negroes Did not Vote
The Cholera Excitement in
York is Abating.
Though There are Several New Cases
Reported on the Quarantined Ves-
sels Below the City.
The Arkauia* Election.
St Louis, Mo., Sept 6—Scattering
returns from Arkansas indicate that
the election held there yesterday re-
sulted in a democratic victory notwith-
standing the fusion between the re-
publican*; and third party-ites. Owing
to the Australian ballot system the
vote was largely reduced Illiterate
citizens, and especially negroes, either
not being able to prepare ballots, or
not caring, have the election of judges
to do for them. It is thought not more
than 50 pei cent, of the negroes voted.
Leading republicans say they will not
be surprised if Fisliback, the demo-
cratic candidate for governor, receives
50,000 majority.
An Overflight.
New York, Sept, 6—From circum-
stances of yesterday it would seem as
though the health officers have over-
looked the fact that there are two en-
trances to the port of New York.
Dr. Jenkins and his subordinates,
who are battling to hold cholera at
Quarantine, have apparently forgotten
the entrance to the city through Long
Island Sound. Insignificant as the
shipping through Hell Gate is, a few
ships piss that way. One did so yes-
terday. It was tho Ebro, of the Wilson
line, from Hull, via Boston. It was
subject to no quarantine inspection at
this port, and obtained a permit to pro-
ceed, from Dr. Jenkins, It is now
securely moored at the Wil-
son line pier at Prentice's store
alongside the Wall street ferry ship,
Brooklyn. The strange part of this is
that tho ship carries a cargo of rags,
merchandise which is viewed at all
times with suspicion and which at
the present time is regarded as a
synonym of infection and plague. The
cargo was shipped from Hull, Eng.,
but the rags were gathered, it is said,
upon the continent of Europe. She
had been regularly entered at Boston
and presumably she has complied with
all the provisions of quarantine and
clearance there. While this is a point
in her favor, it does not exempt a ship
from compliance with>the regulations
of this port
Now York today is as free from
cholera scare as ever, and everybody is
going about his or Iter business as if
there was no such thing as cholera at
our doors. The state of public opir-
ion hore may be judged by editorial
utterances in this morning's papers
bearing this statement as their opinion:
There are tern fresh cases on board the
Rugia and three cases on board the
Normannia. Two new cases have
been removed from Hoffman Island to
Swinburne Island. The steamer Elbe
from Bremen via Southampton arrived
off Fire Island this morning at 10:15.
Three Deaths.
New York, Sept a—(Bulletin.)
Rugia reported three deaths at sea
from cholera and ten cases more now
on board.
She left Hamburg on August 23d and
touched the Havre. She sailed from
there with ninety-eight first cabin and
426 steerage passengers. The Rugia is
a twelve-day vessel and left before tho
order prohibiting immigration was is-
sued by the company. The Harman
nia and Stubbenhuk have now
anchored at the lower bay. The steam
ers Lahn and Callia left Quarantine
this morning at 8:40 and 9:10, respect-
ively. The City of Rome left for her
dock at 10 a. m., and the City of Berlin
and Europe are still anchored at Quar-
antine.
Inspecting Immigrant*.
Quarantine, N. Y. Sept, 3—Late
last night Dr. Jenkins and Dr. Tal-
mage started in a tug from Quarantine
for Hoffman Island presumably to in-
tercept the Ham burg-American steam-
er Rufia which was due in New York.
He left instructions that any steamer
from Hamburg that arrived at Quaran-
tine during night should be sent to
Hoffman Island. The steamer Stub-
enhuk from Hamburg having arrived
at 3:15 and was at onco ordered to the
lower bay. Rugia arrived at 5 a. m.
and also proceeded to Hoffman Island.
Then Normannia. inward bound from
Hamburg, came up shortly afterwards
and was boarded by Dr. Jenkins and
Dr. Talmage. She fiad on board 438
cabin passengers and 482 immigrants.
The captain reported he had sickness
on board but did not say it was cholera
Normannia was ordered to the lower
uarantine. Dr. Jenkins is remaining
at the lower quarantine and Dr. Tal-
mage will say nothing further until he
arrives.
the last or the gladiators.
New Orleans, La, Sept 0. -The
last of the gladiators is here. He came
this morning in the person of the bitf
San Franciscoan and it was a warm
elcome that he received at the hands
of his friends. If the supurb condition,
and supreme confidence are factors in
the flgnt, Corbett's chances may be
ranked up among the pictures. Cor-
bett's train caino in on time.
The Suit Ilegnu.
Indianapolis, Ind, Sept tt—The
suit long threatened by the republicans
to overthrow the legislative apportion-
ment act of 1891, was begun yesterday
at New Castle.
daniel douqerty's condition.
Philadelphia, Sept 5—The con-
dition of Daniel Dougherty, who be-
came suddenly worse last night, re-
mains unchanged this morning.
He died thi8 morning.
London, Sept 5—The steamer Elbe
from Hamburg arrived in the Tyne
last evening with one of her officers
down with cholera. He was removed
to the floating hospital that has been
provided for cholera patients where he
died this morning. The steamer has
been placed in quarantine.
The Arkaunaii Election.
Little Rock, Ark., Sept 5.—The
state election in Arkansas takes place
today. It is conceded that the largest
vote ever recorded will be polled
throughout the state. Besides electing
state and county officers, and a legisla-
ture, the people will be called upon to
adopt or reject an amendment to the
constitution providing that in order to
vote all voters must exhibit a poll tax
receipt or other evidence at the time of
the collection of taxes next preceding
such election. The republicans and
people's party are opposed to this
amendment.
a tbrrirle explosion.
Greeock, Sept 3.—The new bark
Audi Monkine with twenty tons of
gun powder on board which has been
lying at anchor on the Firth of Clyde
off Greenock was blown up this morn-
ing: On shore windows of houses and
shops along the water front were
shattered and some of the older houses
swayed to and fro as though moved by
an earthquake. A most peculiar feat-
ure of the accident is that nobody on
board of the bark was killed. Several
of the crew were badly burned.
Some were thrown into the water, but
none were lost
Quarantine, N. Y., Sept 5.—The
tug, State of New York, has just ar-
rived. She is going up to Clifton to
embark secretary Foster and the state
board of health, and take them down
to the island.S-to make inquiries into
the methods of preventing cholera in
troduction into the state. He will be
accompanied by Surgeon General Ham
ilton, late chief of the marine hospital
service, and who took elierge of quar-
antining arrangements | against Florida
during the yellow fever epidemic in
Jacksonville, Fla, in 1888.
the largest ever known.
Chicago, Sept, 5—Forty thousand
workingmen paraded the streets here
today. Tho procession was nearly
double the size of any previous one on
labor day in Chicago and reached
three or four times the size of tho aver-
age turn out
LAKOlt DAY AT SPRINGFIELD.
Springfield, Mo., Sept 5—Today
witnessed the most success-
ful labor day parade in
the history of Springfield. Every trade
and line of industry were represented,
and there were bands in profusion.
Floats were numerous, and many ex
ceedingly beautiful and imposing.
After the parade had been finished
speeches were made at Lafavette park
by George C, Ward, Kansas City, Rev-
G. Hughey, of this city and others
Tonight a Labor day ball will be
given.
not observed at wichita.
Wichita, Kas., Sept, 5—Labor Day
was not observed here.
LABOR DAY'S
Observance, East and West.
Ma.mfloent DemoQstratioua ia the
Larger Cities.
The Prize Fighters Getting- Ready
For the Pounding Match.
NK\
(Juarantlned,
' York, Sept, 5—R C. Kerens,
Sullivan Seems to Be the Drawing
Card Among the Monied Men
Who Labor Around tho
Hoped Arena
Labor l ay
Chicago. Sept. 5—The opening eveut
of the Labor day celebration was a
street parade which took place this
morning. It was tnadu up of nearly
one hundred thousand workiugmeu,
over forty thousand of them being in
uniform. It was the largest turnout
Chicago has ever seou, and was wit-
nessed by a crowd that extended from
one end of the line of march to the oth-
An early start was nidi in Order
to get through in time for this after-
noons celebrations at Ogden's
grove and Sharpshooter's park.
The prizes for the best appear-
ing organizations in line were award-
ed by a board consisting of Captain T.
J. Ford of the Chicago Zouaves, James
W. Scott of the Herald, Victor F. Law-
son, of the News Record; Rev. A. II.
Henry, B. S. He mis, and Beegan. The
en Lire procession was divided into
twelve parts, each under the command
of a mounted marshall. Everv trade
the parade had an organization
marshall, making 110 in all, ninety of
them mounted. The bricklayers' Un-
ion led the procession. This organiza-
tion alone turned out over five thou-
sand m en. The following is a partial
list of the organizations which took
lart in the parade- Brick-
ay ers, horse shoers, Chicago
Typographical union, gasfitters, cigar-
makers, brickmakers, carpenters and
painters. Tho following, composing
what is known as tho "Iron Brigade,"
occupied a conspicious place in the
line, ironmoulders, architectural iron-
workers and machinery moulders. The
following unions turned out in full
force: Clothing clerks, seamen's union,
longshoremen, waiters and bartenders,
plastarers, sheet and inetal workers,
cornicemakers, stonecutters, boiler-
makers and lathers. The meeting this
afternoon and evening at Sharpshoot-
er's park will be addressed by
Senator John M. Palmer, C. S. Darrow
and Miles Kehoe. At Ogden's grove
Congressman Durburow, Congressman
McGann and ex-Congressman William
E. Mason will speak.
fo Missouri, a member of the republi-
can National executive committee, is
quarantined on Normania, where lie
went to meet his son. He is needed at
the republican headquarters, but
there is little probability of his being
able to leave the Normania as long as
cholera rests on the steamer.
Labor Day at Pittsburg.
Pittsrurg, Sept 5.—The observance
on Labor day was not so general today
as in previous years. There were no
street parades or other labor celebra-
tions and but for the fact that the gov-
ernment offices and banks were closed
there would have been nothing to indi-
cate a holiday.
At Homestead everything was quiet
most of the Btrike leaders having gone
to other places to participate in the
Labor day meetings.
At His Birthplace.
Herndon, Ky. Sept. 2.—Adlai Stev-
enson addressed a large audience here
today. This place was selected for the
demonstration on account of its being
Mr. Stevenson's birthplace, and a
larger crowd greeted him when he
mounted the platform than has ever
before assembled in this country, On
the 7th Mr. Stevenson will speak at
Indianapolis, and during the following
week he will speak at different points
in Indiana. September 15 he goes to
North Carolina to make six speeches.
October 1 he has promised to address
a meeting at Woodside Park, O., which
is to be presided over by ex-Governor
Campbell.
the knights of pathia8.
Kanbas City, Mo. Sept 3—The su-
preme lodge, Knights of Pythias, in-
stalled officers this morning and had
referred to it the report of the commit-
tee on law in regard to insurance qui
tion. The supreme lodge will probab-
ly act on the report this afternoon and
adjourned sine die. Tho report of the
committee on law to whom was refer-
ed the reported unlawful use of words
"Pj'thian" or "Pythias" by commer-
cial associations recommends that any
member so using these words or invest-
ing such words with any indication of
its connection with the order be cx
pelled from the order.
his neck was broken.
Wise Court House, W. Va. Sept 2
Talton Hall slept but little last night
and when the sun peeped through the
bars of his cell this morning, he was
not defiani or swaggering as yesterday
but a childish petulant coward. Guards
were on duty around the jatl and in the
vicinity of the court house all night.
Every man who came in town was
searched and if found to be carrying
Winchester or pistols such weapons
were confiscated. By 10 o'clock this
morning there from 3000 to 4000 people
in the villiage. The trap fell at 12:17,
p. m. Hall died in 17 minutes from
the time the drop felL His neck was
broken. No attempt was made by his
riends to rescue him.
three bodies recovered.
Newberry, Mich., Sept. 2.—Up to 10
a in., but three bodies were recovered
at the wreck of the western reserve,
Captain Minch, and a lady supposed to
be his wife, and an unknown lady.
killed his father-in-law.
Bloomington, Ind., bept. 7.—Dole
Judah shot and killed his father-in
law at Payne, ten miles east of here,
this morning. As the fatal shot was
fired Wright's daughter secured an
axe and dealt Judah a terrific blow on
the head, killing hiui instantly.
Wright's appetite for whiskey led to
the aouble crime.
who is or. jenkins?
Nkw York, Sept 5—The state of
ffairs in Now York, so far as the
threatened visitation of cholera is con-
cerned is as follows: There is no real
scare feeling in this city in spite of the
additional deaths from cholera on
board the steamships detained at Quar-
antine. Tho health board representa-
tives, police authorities, and quaran-
tine officials, arc working night and
day in their efforts to guard against
any spread of the much dreaded dis-
oase to this city; but the public at
large, while admitting that the situa-
tion is serious is going about it's
business as usual. The weather here
for days past has been deligtfullv
bracing. Dr. Jeukjns, the chief health
ffieer of the port is probably the most
i orriod man in the world. Reporters
alone make life hardly worth living in
his ease, and now criticisms of his con-
duct are beginning to pour lu from all
sides. The following is a sample of
the communications sent to the news-
papers:
To the editor:—Who is Dr. Jenkins,
the autocrat who defies the authorities
of the United States, why are lives of
people placed in danger by tho decision
of a person who is not an eminent
physician, but who owes liis present
position to his brother-in-law, Richard
Croker, who is at present dicator of
New York City. If people knew the
antecedents of Dr. Jenkins I don't
think he would remain long where he
is, but a competent physician, or board
of physicians, be given proper author-
ity to investigate.
(Signed.)
Today, Labor Day, is a holiday, and
when the Now Yorkers are preparing
to enjoy thnwselves to their utmost
the crowded excursion boats are pass-
ng the cholera ships on their way to
'oney Island and' Rockawa.y Beach,
and were it not for the alarming news
contained in the newspapers nobody
would believe that such a thing as
cholera was being talked of; much has
been apprehended in our midst
Labor Day in Kaunas City.
KANSAS City, Mo., Sept. 5—Labor
lay is l>eing celebrated in this city in a
most fitting manner. This morning
there was a parade of all tho trades
unions in the city. 10,000 men were in
line and marched through the princi-
pal streets. Numerous floats illustrat-
ing tho workings of the various trades
appeared at short intervals throughout
the procession. After the parade was
over the crowds went to Cussenbury
park where the rest of the day's pro-
gram will be earried out. The princi-
pal feature of the entertainment there
will be a joint political debate between
John C. Tarsney, for the democrats,
Hon. J. S. Crosby, for the republicans,
and the famous "cyclone," Davis, of
Texas, for the populists. There will
also be athletic sports, music, and
dancing, and the program will c
elude with an elaborate display of
fireworks.
To He Delivered at Last.
New York, Sej*t 7.—Though, it is
reported,that few more cases of cholera
have been discovered at Quaranti
the main question is about how the
actual combat will be with the grim
euemy. The question troubling health
authorities seems to be that disposition
is to be made of the Normannia's many
saloon passengers, in whose favor the
tide of popular sympathy now appears
to be turniug. Thev have petitioned
the people of New York to take some
action which will relieve thorn from
their floating prison, and there seems
to be little doubt but that their prayers
will be answered. The secretary of
the navy has indirectly offered the nse
of the naval reserve training ship. Now
Hampshire. The government, has in-
directly tendered the use of the prov-
"ng grounds at Sandy Hook, and the
Hamburg-American steamship com
pany is negotiating for the chartering
of one the sound steamers:
laror day at topeka.
Topeka, Kan., Sept 5. —All Topcka
is taking a holiday, not only the work-
ingmen, but the business men gener-
ally. The former in organized bodies
ade a handsome parade, supple-
mented by floats designed by leading
merchants. The procession was not
largo as that of last year, although
1,500 were in line. Five bands of
music enlivened the march. The farm-
ers were not in line. Half of tho pro-
cession of '91 represented this class.
Tho afternoon is being occupied with
all sorts of sports and contests at tho
fair grounds The weather is de-
lightful.
health laws must be observed.
New York, Sept. 3.—The city oflieials
of Booklyn have been taking active
measures looking to the prevention of
cholera in that city by cleaning streets
and flushing the sewers. Extra men
will be put to work at once on tho
street cleaning department. The
ico are arresting all persons who vio
ate tho health laws of Brooklyn.
Uorbett'M Sunday Amusement.
Spartansrurg, S. C., Sept. 5.—Cor
bctt laid over Sunday at Charlotte, an
it being an ideal summer day, Jim put
in at what he considered the best ad-
vantage, as he hired a hack and drove
a few milos through the country and
ran back. The last mile or so of his
run was wibhin the city limits. This,
in addition to his punching the bag and
going through with.
333 Death*.
Hamburg, Sept. 7—Seven hundred
and two new cases of cholera occurred
in this city yesterday. The deaths num
bered 338
JOHN G. WHITTIER
The Aged Poet Laid at lUst.
Oblef of Poltoe MoOlaughry, of
Ohtcago, to be Arrested
And Charged With Causing the
Murder of Turfman Brown
le 'Judah, of Bloomington, In
Kills His Wife's Father—A I^oi
of Cholera Notes, Inter-
esting aud Start-
ling.
The Western Passenger Association.
Chicago, Sept 0—The Western Pas-
senger Association is holding a meet-
ing today for the purpose of discussing
the rates to Chicago on the occasion of
the dedication of the World's Fair
Buildings in October, and also to consid-
er tho advisability of appointing a
committee to confer with a similarly
ppointed committtee from the other
passenger associations regarding the
same subject It is probable that a
one faro rate for tho round trip will be
agreed upon. That this course is al-
most sure to end in a rate war similar
to those which took place on the occa-
sion of the conclavc of Knights Tem-
plar at Denver aud the encampment of
'ythians at Kansas City is generally
admitted, and railroad oflieials are
casting about to find some means of
establishing harmony during the six
months that tho fair will remain open.
ti this connection it has been suggest-
ed that some such bclieuie as that pro-
posed by Col. Elliott F. Shepard, of the
<ew York Mail and Express, should be
submitted to the different passenger
associations in the west The fact
that almost every attempt on tho part
of the railroads in the past to keep ex-
cursion rates up to one fare or a fare
ind a third for a round trip has ended
u a rate war is a strong argument in
'avor of the adoption of a low rate. In
the first place Col Shepard proposes
that the railroads shall notify the In-
terstate Commerce Commission of a
new subdivision or grade of passenger
rates to be known as the "working-
men's class."
John O.'Whittler Dead.
Hampton Falls, N. H., Sept 7.-—
John Greenleaf Whittier died at 4:30
o'clock this morning,
Mr. Whittier passed away peacefully.
His nearest relatives and Dr. Douglas
were at hi6 bedside when death came,
and he seemed to be conscious of his
surroundings at the last moment The
funeral will take place at Ainosbury,
Mass., at 2:30 p. m. Saturday next
The G rHH<l Park t .igedy.
Chicago, Sept 7—The chances this
afternoon seemed to favor the recovery
of Policeman Henry McDowell, who
was supposed to have been fatally
wounded by the millionaire turfman,
James Brown, of Texas, in the sensa-
tional gun fight at Garfield park. The
dead body of the noted Texan was an
object of curiosity to hundreds of peo-
ple today at the Morgue, where the
corpse '*as detained pending an in-
quest Chu.f of police McClaughrcy
who under oati. has flatly contradicted
his superior, Mayor Washburn, reiter-
ated today his intention not to resign,
and declared emphatically tbat racing
at the Garfield park this allcrnoon
would not be permitted.
Attorney Brown, one of the counsel
for Garfield park club declared this
afternoon that Chief of Police Mc-
Claughrey would be arrested and
harged with causftig the murder of
Turfman Brown Police Inspector
Lewis it is said will also be arrested
on the same charge.
he sleeps well
New Orleans, La., Sept 7.—The
hampiou slept thoroughly the ni^ht
before his battle and this morning
breakfasted in his room upon steak
which was in keeping with the man's
size. It was reported during the morn-
ing that Charley Johnson, one of Sulli-
backers and champion light
weight McAuliffc will second Sullivan
At 10 o'clock Sullivan and Casey went
around to the gymnastic club and there
Sullivan took his final exercise.
Then came the plunge bath. Sulli-
van's little nephew Johnny Lannon, a
lad of ten years, of slight build had
gone along to have a bath, when he
hesitated to go in and Sulliqan walked
to the side of the marble tank. "Come
here T tell you. I won't duck you."
commanded the fighter grinning and
the boy, as much through dread as con-
fidence obeyed The great giant lift-
ed the boy at arm's length and tender-
ly lowered him into the water. It was
a picture of power and weakness con-
trasted. As tho lad wont down in the
water he caught his breath and
>lunged to get out "You will get
" igger someday," said the champion
she turned away for another plunge.
Afterwards he came to the rubbing
room where stands a scale. Standing
on these in his saturated woolen knee
breeches, Sullivan was weighed. Phil
Casey was conversing at the moment
at the other end of the room.
"What's the weight" "Casey," in
quired the fighter.
What do I weigh?" repeated Sulli
van, half turning.
Yes, whai's the weight" repeated
Casey.
"Two hundred eleven and a half."
"Why, what do you want to know
jor," responded the fighter.
"For the associated press," said
Casey.
"Why didn't you tell me why you
asked and then 1 would have
told you" returned Sullivan.
Sullivan money swamps Corbetts
backers. Nine tenths of the New
Yorkers are stanch adherents of Sulli
van and they are backing their opin
ions to their bottom dollar Steve
Brodio placed five hundred thousand
dollars on Sullivan, William Brady
Corbett's manager taking short end
Charles Johnson, Jack McAuliffe, and
a hundred others were eager to get
ohanee at Corbett's money. This was
a trifle more than Brady had bargain-
ed for ♦ and he vanished. Pompadour
Jim is not doing much in way of work
today. He rose early, took a sponge
bath and then ate a hearty break-
fast The associated press correspon-
dent did not see Corbett when he
called at his quarters but his trainer
said he was in good health and felt
perfectly confident His trainers share
iiis confidence. This evening Jim will
take a bath before leaving his trainers
and seconds for the Olympic club.
Pool rooms closed yesterday at the
figures 33 to 100 on Sullivan. This
morning there were ten to four and
yet considerable money was going on
the champion. A bet was then posted
that Sullivan will win in fifteen rounds.
That was still on the board at noon.
ing- like a beef. Dixon has tho best, of
this round
Round 0. Dixon swings the left on
the ribs ami swings hard on the head
with the right. Skolly retaliates light-
ly on tho neck. Dixon is very anxious
and is forcing the fighting. Skelly jabs
him hard on the neck. Skelly is grow-
ing weaker and Dixon is forcing him
all around tho ring. Both laud heavily
on the neck. Skelly upper cuts him.
Round 7. Dixon leads but falls short.
Both are winded aud tired and both
clinch hard. Dixon swiugs his right
hard on Skelly's eye. Skelly is groggy
and Dixon knocks him down Dixon
jamming him all around the ring,
swings hard on the neck, but the call
of liino saved Skelly.
rumors about the daltona.
Guthrie, o. T., Sept 5—A report is
being circulated that the noted Daltons
are to surrender themselves and stand
trial, there aot being sufficient evidence
to convict them. The last heard of the
Dalton's th?y wero in the Creek nation
and officers have loft here within the
pas) week for that reservation.
The Light Weight*.
New Orleans, La., Sept 7—The
men did not tarry long in the ring af-
ter the fight was over. Dixon was per-
fectly fresh. His plucky young rival
had been considerably used up. how-
ever, and was led bruised and bleeding
to the quarters he had left in such high
spirits an hour before.
However, Skelly was brought abou t
and has recovered his spirits. "Dixon
fought inc a fair fight " said Skelly."
'I can't complain. My arms got stiff
and I could not use them. I fought
best I could, and I am sorry my friends
did not get better fun for their monev."
Billy Reynolds accepted the loss of his
fl2,005 and the defeat of his protege
with philosophy; "I did not go into
the fight to make any monev," he de-
clared, "I simply wanted to give
Brooklyn's pride a chance." "I did
not care for the money. I will see that
Skelly is taken care of. I do not follow
sport for dough."
Many friends crowded into Dixon's
room to see him after the fight Ho
was as fine as a fiddle. Dr. llarnon
examined him and found his respira-
tion to be but about normal. Doctor
said this showed Dixon's marvelous
condition. "Skelly is a mighty boy."
admitted Dixon, "better than I thought
him. I could have won in four round's
but I didn't want to resort to in-figlit-
ing because I feared the crowd
might think I was fouling him.
My treatment at the hands of the
referee, erowd, police and people
generally was splendid. 1 could not
have asked for fairer play." Tom
ORourke, Dixon's manager had nothing
but words of praise for the treatment
he had received and he was in excel
lent humor, because he had been
warned not to come south owing to the
race prejudice He found better
treatment here than in the «north and
in the west Skelly was clearly over-
matched and that is all there is to say
of the fight
the fighters.
New Orleans, La, Sept 5.—Joe
Goddard, the brwny Australian who
once fought a draw with Peter Jack-
son aud who pounced Joe McAuliffe
into insensibility, has arrived here to
attend tho tournament and iu conver-
sation stated that he will challenge
the winnor of tho Sullivan-Corbott
fight.
A ChanK« For the Bettei
Nkw York, Sept 8. If there is any
change this mm. '.as in the cholera
situation there is a chance for the be*
ter, a change towa.d additional precau-
tions to guard against the introduction
of the much dreaded disease into our
midst From this morning to all iu-
tents and purpose the "dead line" of
patrolling police boats will circle ni^ht
and day around the so-called pest ships
cutting them off entirely from com-
munication with their friends
in particular, and with the
outer world in general.
Mills Mailt Kent.
San Antonio, Tex., Sept 3.—Sen-
ator K. Q. Mills is in tho city. "I am
an old man and will have to give up
active political work?" said ho, "I ain
complete 1 y run down now and shall
take a much needed rest. I have re-
ceived a great many invitations from
democrats of the north to aid in the
ass, but I have declined them all
owing to the condition of my health."
Ho said he would not take an active
part in the Texas irubornatorial
contest but that he will vote for Hogg.
New York, Sept. 7.—The steamship
Waesland, from Autwerp, arrived at
Sandy Hook at 7 o'clock this morning.
She reports all well on board
the rruisers.
Lexington Depot, Ky„ Sept 8—The
Sullivan train loft the Grand Central
station at 8:00 last night half an hour
behind tho southern express. There
were rumors last evening that Sulli-
van's car might be detached from the
train at the north border of Tennessee
to be run through that state without
stops. Just why this should bo deemed
wise not even Charley Johnson, who
was onco arrested with Sullivan in
Tennessee, could explain. Sullivan,
who indulged through the evening in
boyish antics at the expense of his
trainers, was in a jolly mood and re-
tired about 11 o'clock.
The Itantam*.
New Orleans, Sept. 7.—The prize
fight last night by the light weight
pugilists, Dixon and Skelly was won
by the former. The battle in detail is
given in the following order.
Round 1. Both men were feeling
for each other. Dixon led with his left
on Skelly's face, and Skelley got in a
light one on the jaw. They clinched,
but the referee made them break. Dix-
on rushed in; they both miss and clinch
very hard. Dixon swings his loft on
Skelly's eye without a return. They
both land lightly ou the breast
Round 2. They both clinch. Dixon
liads with the right, but Skelly jumps
away. Dixon swings the left hand on
the stomach and makes Skelly wince
Dixon swings on the ribs and Skelly
catches him hard on the neck. Dixon,
fighting like a tiger, swings both the
right and the left on the stomach.
Skelly lands hard on Dixon's neck.
Both men are fighting hard. First
blood was claimed and allowed for
Dixon. Dixon had the best of the
round
Round 3. Dixon swings the right on
Skelly's jaw and knocks him down.
Dickson is forcing the fighting and is
very fresh. Skolly jabs him hard in
the neck with the right Again Dixon
swings strong with the left hand on
Skelly's neck, nearly knocking him off
his pins. Skelly is growing weak.
Dixson is forcing tho fighting and
smiles. They both exchange light
blown. Dixon has the best of tho
round.
Round 4. Dixon is trying to draw
him on. Skolly's stomach looks like a
boiled lobster. They both swing and
duck away. Skellv lands a left on
Dixon's chin. Dixon is playing for his
stomach. Both exchange light neck
blows. Dixon a^ain pounds him in the
stomach. They are fighting like de-
mons, both struggling, but Dixon seems
to have the best of it
Round 5. Both are sparring for wind
Dixon smiling. They both exchange
light body blows. Dixon jabs Skelly
hard in the mouth. Dixon swings the
right hand on the neck. Skelly is bleed-
IN
The Dark Color Didn't Run
But Hia Pal -Faoed Brother. Mr.
Skelly Did.
To-Niffht Will Be the Battle ot the
Burly Chants.
Sullivan and Corbett said to be in Prime
Condition for the final Slugging
Match—A largo sum of
money put up on
the result.
Ail li Well.
more about the scourge.
Quarantine, N. Y. Sept.,5—No cora
inunication whatever has been inado
from the lower or upper Quarantine.
So it is impossible to say whether there
are any fresh cases until Dr. Jenkins
ativreceived news and imparts in his
own time to the newspaper represent-
atives. He has sent a request to May-
hadrant for six patrol officers who will
be stationed at Quarantine and arrest
any person or persons endeavoring to
communicate with the vessels in lower
bay. All the passengers in the
steerage of the Normannia
have been transferred to Hoffman Is-
land where they will remanin under
observation. Six eases of cholera were
transferred to the hospital on Swin-
burn Island. This leaves the Norman-
nia with no one sick on board and with
no steerage passengers. The Moravia
has no sick, but nas her cabin and
steerage passengers on board. No
frfcsh cases are likely to break out in
the Normania, now that her einmi-
grants have been removed and
that their quarters have been
thoroughly fumigated. The steerage
passengers on Hoffman Island
are, of course, liable to develope the
disease, but they will soon be trans-
ferred to the hospital at Swinburne
Island, if taken sick. The steerage
passengers of the Rugia will be taken
on shore today and kept under obser-
vation in tho same manner, and the
steamer will be thoroughly disinfected.
The same procedure will be followed
in the case of the Moravia At present
the vessels at upper Quarantine are
Labourgogne from Havre, the Fulda
from Genoa, Darmstadt from Bremen,
and the Brilliant from Hamburg.
To Provide Kxtra accommodation*.
Quarantine, Sept 7—The steamer
Wyoming which arrived at Quarantine
at 9:30 last night was inspected by Dr.
Talmage this morning. She had 278
cabin and 368 steerage on board.
Among the steerage passengers the
doctor found during his inspection fifty
Russian immigrants who are liable to
be detained some time. The Western
Union steamer left here at nine today
to lay cable to Swinburn Island which
will be connected directly with the
doctor's office. The City of New York
has iust arrived at Quarantine. She
will be detained hore for five days in
all probability. No news had arrived
from lower Quarantine up to 11 o'clock
tiiis forenoon. The Persian Monarch
has cleared and is on her way to her
pier. Secretary Seguine has just left
on the Manhattan for the lower Quar-
antine with a large number of tents
and bedding to provide extra accommo-
dations on Hoffman and Swinburn Is
lands
no demonstration at fort scott
Fort Scott, Kan., Sept. 5.—Labor
dav was observed in this city today by
the closing of the railroad shops and
manufacturing establishments. No
parade or demonstration was made.
Employes spent the day in picnicing
and amusement Business houses were
open as usual.
The Ureat Fight.
New Orleans, La., Sept. 7.—In the
ring of the Olympic Club tonight the
acknowledged champion of the pugil-
istic world will do battle for his pro-
fessional honor. Either John L. Sulli-
van or James J. Corbett is destined
before many hours to meet his first de-
feat and the outcome of the contest is
the subieet of speculation the world
over, ft is likely to be the greatest
fight of the champion's life. It will be
the last also—or at least that is what
he says—unless perchance he should
get into such an embarassed pecuniary
condition as to compel him to meet the
man who, above all others, he hates
and despises--his dusky professional
brother, Peter Jackson. Corbett has
everything to gain, and nothing to lose
in the event of his defeat; while Sulli-
van, on the other hand, has everything
to lobe, and li t gaiu beyond an
additional >lcmonstration of
the fact that he is invin
cible, the one great and
only pugilist of the age. It will he a
fight that will live as long as the his-
tory of the riug itself. Tonight's event
marks the culmination of the most re-
markable series of pugilistic affairs
that has ever taken place, a scries in-
volving three world's championships,
and the immense sum of $82,500; this
sum, of course, being exclusive of out-
side bets A political convention nevor
caused more intense excitement than
has prevailed here during the past
three davs, and the crowds that have
thronged the hotels during that period
have been ralmost as large as those
that turn up at the quadrennial round-
ups of the two great parties, llulletins
oi the fight will be watched with eager
interest in every large city of the
United States, and within a few hours
from the '•lose of the mill the result
will be know?! in every country iu the
world—from £?<rland to Australia.
Tho amount of money that bas been
staked on the result of the fight will
never be known, but it is
safe to say that it is far
in excess of any amount ever before,
wagered on a single event and will
Srobably mount well up into the hun-
reds of thousands. Those who have
seen Corbett say that Sullivan has the
fight of his life on his hands, and that
the California boy is the strongest man
in everythihg that makes a good fight-
er that he has ever met from the time
he knocked out Prof. Donaldson at
Cincinnati in 1880 to his victory over
Kilrain at Richburg. Despite the Cor-
bett talk, however, the odds are
strongly in favor of the champion, and
his defeat would be a matter of sur-
prise to nine-tenths of the people who
take any interest in sporting affairs.
Sullivan is a little over a month short
of thirty-four years of age at which an
athlete of good constitution should be
just in his prime. Ever since 1880 he
has been prominently before the pub-
lic, and the list of pugilists that nave
gone down before his sledge hammer
blows since that time includes almost
every heavy weight that has attained
more than a local celebrity during
that period. Corbett is but twenty
six years of age, and it
was only a little over three years ago
that he made his bow as a professional
fighter on the occasion of his contest
with Jack Burke, "The Irish Lad," in
San Francisco. From that time to this
he has never suffered defeat, and to-
night he will enter the ring with an
unspotted record
The rules governing the contest will
be the same that have always prevail-
ed in the Olympic arena, and which
provide that every contest must be a
stand-up fight to a finish, and contain
no provision for a draw. As long as
one man is willing to fight the contest
must proceed, and the authority of the
referee ends with his adjustication of
the rules. He has no discretionary
power in the matter of draws. Both
the Boston man and the Californian
have burned their bridges behind
them. They have each declared that
they are in perfect condition, and that
whichever way the battle goes the re-
sult will be accepted without excuse or
explanation.
trembling in the ballance.
Chicago, Sept. 2—The hopes of the
democracy in the two Dakotas are
trembling in the ballance today. The
western branch of the national demo-
cratic campaign committee has taken
up the question of democratic
fusion with the people's party in
North and South Dakota and will soon
promulgate a decision either recom-
mending or disapproving the proposed
fusion in the states mentioned. The
democrats of the Dakotas seem to be
somewhat divided themwelves upon the
question and telegrams have been sent
out this morning to leading democrats
of these states for full conferrence on
the subject. The campaign commit-
mittee will remain in daily session un-
till after this question is disposed of,
when General Dickenson will return
ta New York, leaving Mr. Cable in
charge of the western committee.
Th<> Grand Trunk.
Chicago, Sept 7.—Tho case of the
Chicago A. Grand Trunk railroad, and
the Illinois Steel company against the
power of the interstate commerce com-
mission to compel them to answer cer-
tain questions was submitted to Judge
Greshain today, and a decision is looked
for before the en.i of the week. The
case arose out of the last investigation
of the commission in this city, when
the Illinois Steel company was charged
with enjoying a practical monopoly in
freight rates through the belt lines it
has established, It was in answer to
questions regarding these alleged vio-
lations of the law that the officers of
the companies refused to testify. The
Wabash road is also involved in the
controversy,
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