The World's Champion Pugilist Hits Seattle

All Thursday afternoon the streets were lined with people who seemed to be waiting anxiously for some great event. Finally, at 3 o'clock, the North Pacific came into port from Victoria. A similar exhibition took place on the arrival of the Messenger from Olympia at 5:30, at which time it was announced that the world's champion pugilist, John L. Sullivan, would be here at 6:30 on the Emma Hayward. By the time the steamer landed, 2,000 people had assembled on the city dock. A closed carriage was waiting for Sullivan, who was driven directly to the hall, headed by a band. The crowd about Front and Cherry streets was so dense that policemen had to be stationed to keep the passage ways open. At Yealer's Hall, the exhibition was packed, drawing both the fighting enthusiasts and solid citizens. Sullivan appeared as a marvel of strength and agility, easily dispatching his opponent James Lang in less than seven seconds. The show concluded with a fierce bout between Sullivan and Herbert A. Slade, the Maori giant, which thrilled the audience before the troupe departed for Victoria.