The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-13
he COMES BACK A CHAMPION.
Crowds Welcome tho Return Of PuEllist
Corbett.

James ]. Corbett. the champion heavy
weight pugilist OF the world. was ushered into
this city yesterday afternoon from his tri-
umphal trip from New Orleans with great
pomp. Fully 5000 men. women. and children
lent their combined efforts in shouting them
selves hoarse and congratulating the young
Californian as he alishted nimbly from the
special train at jersey City at 3:45 o'clock.
Long before that hour the crowd had gath
cred. and impatiently awaited the champions
arrival. The train was considerably behind
the scheduled time.
One Of the first to leave the train was Cor
bett. a loud and prolonged cheer rent tho air
as he stopped upon the platform. He bowed
cautiously to all. Following the champion
were his manager. William \. Brady. Denny
Dillon. Billy Delaney. his trainer: Jim DAILY. his
sparring partner; Frank Money OF Philadel-
phia. and q few others. The party made their
way to the Desbrosses street ferry.
West street. between Cortlandt and Liberty
streets: was, almost %blSoekaded with people
assemble shortly utter / o'clock in front Of the
pennsylvania l,ailroad ferryhouso., and con-
tinued to Increase in numbers until 1 o'clock.
The crowd was there for the purpose OF seeing
jim Corbett. but were disappointed. ,Corbett
came oyer the other branch OF the Pennsyl-
vania Ferry ut the foot Of Desbrosses street.
4 man who appeared to he u sport and wore
2 picture Of CorUett upon his breast came over
the Terry about Az o'clock accompanied by
two friends. one OF whom told the crowd that
the sport - was CorDett. They were followed
and cheered for several blocks on Cortlandt
street. A poor Chinese who happened to come
over on the same boat was peited with pota-
toes. tomatoes. and pieces OF watermelon by u
few who were disappointed ut not seeing the
As soon as Corbett and his party reached
the city they we're driven to the Coleman
as Mo thst w yhs scene ec.u hssi w St the 'es pe as sSSlsins
depot in Jersey City. A curious crowd. con-
gregated about ths hotel as early as 10 o'clock
t%inually packed with people. At the entrance
to the hotel was a bust portrait Q, Corbett
surrounded by two 1lags. Directly above.
another large flag was spread. and at either
side Of CorUett's picture was the following:
welcome James Corbett, enam ~ nuGiliss Of tho
. 1t was exactly two minutes to 4 o'clock when
the champion. looking latigued and wearied.
arrived at tho hotel. 1t was only BY dint OF
hard pushing and headwork that he MANAGED
His wife and u few OF her lady friends were in
the hall to greet him. AZ soon as the pugilist's
toward her She lung herself into his arms and
encircled hers around his neck. suying:.
Hello. jim. I'm SO glad to see YOU" Then
he could Quell the demonstrations Of his nu-
merous admirers. he relieved himself Of his
travelling attire and took D path anu had q
1t was we'll onto 5 o'clock before he was able
to ENJOY Q much-needed rest Then hs found
uino 10 eAhullEe NV MANI thos Ano
been sent to him by some OF his admirers;
Bcthune and Peterson sent an elegant floral
wreath with his picture in the centre: a friend
from Oklahoma shipped ono OF the largest
Watermelons seen in these parts Tor muny
years. 1t weighs over Az POUNDS. ana 10 about
much pleased with these gifts. lie then talked
to n Sun reporter. and among other things
"Tell my friends that I'm o., r.. and feeling
like q two-yeur- old. My trip North wns brim-
ful Of many exciting things. but as an Just
speaking Of his future movements the cham
pion said: Z" havs received many, tslegrams
and ofrors from managers. ANA ~ have to
accept u few. Tomorrow at noon leave for
baltimore, where / appear for one night. On
Wednesday l am billed ior the academy OF
IF Sile sais week. except saturday night arc all
What reply DO you intend to make to Joe
Corbett smiled cYmplacently as this vas put
to him. What lis.nss ma ma I noo!1da s not 10 o
ehampiYn. Tho men who hsys the first rig It
Charley Mitchell. Ar l owe tho latter . score.
l will in all probable ity take him on first" .
Corbstt will open his season on the road n
o on 6 "sw J. p'4 ha nasH!l B1aar l had the e la si.ISS Yes;
terday on a few OF his theatrical friends. and
especially a BROOKLYN manager. Before Brady
left for New Orleans he importuned me Brook.
lyn man to sign Corbett for two weeks Instead
OF another attraction; as ne SAID mat Corbett
would surely win, Inc n brgSoH n5dhed On cnr Pnat!,
the latter that no wished to sign ,G3rbett i'm
mediately. Brady replied that all his dates
had been filled.