Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-08
I'd EDITION.
THE NEW CHAMPION.
Corbett Accepts His Laurels With
Modesty.
Mr.. CLEVELAND GOES TO new YORK
Funeral Of Daniel Doughety in
Philadelphia.
HOW WHITTIER RANKED
SAYS HE WAS FAIRLY WHIPPED.
Sullivan Does Not Attempt to Lessen Cor
belts Laurels.

| Sullivan Does Not Attempt to Lessen Cor
belts LaureIs.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept S.-"He licked mo fair
and square; he il quicker than am, but he Ii
the only man in the world who can lick me-"
Thus spoke ex-Champion John L.. Sullivan at
An early hour this morning. John was in the
bar room Of the st. Charles Hotel beginning to
whoop it I'D AZ few can but he He spoke from
his heart. He was not one-half so much broken
up as most persons would suppose. Physically
he showed swollen nose and black marks
around the eyes-marks that the man never
had before in his life-but his manner was not
of the sullen disappointed kind, and his
friends remarked his pluck in defeat with
pride.
New Orleans is coming down to its normal
size today. The 5000 1000 sports who
witness the great fistic contests have been leav-
ing in crowds all morning. There Is "a
difference in the morning in this case
as in so many others and woe
and desolation reigns. Why Corbett
proved to be surprise party need not be
told. Ali the besters on Sullivan have been In
state Of wonder ever since those last few
rounds when John began to grow groggy, and
it will be long time before they recover from
the effect produced BY the final assault Of the
agile Californian and the Knockout blow.
Corbett bears his honor with becoming mod
esty and go far his head remains at its usual
size. That he is perhaps the happiest man in
America is not altogether unnatural and that
be shows his Joy Is not to be wondered at, but
be shows to his friends and even to his casual
acquaintance he always has done and ap-
pears like the Jim Corbett of yesterday or u
year ago.
A few daring individuals have the nerve to
say that Sullivan beaten because he was
not in condition. Look how fat he was" IL
heard once in a while, and stories about bis
drinking while in training are beginning to
find circulation. But with honest and
experienced judges there is but one opin-
ion. That is that Sullivan whipped
fairly on his merits and that Corbett Of last
night could have done the same trick the best
day that sullivan ever saw. When he returned
to his room at the hotel after the fight last
night Sullivan was for time very sore man.
The first thing he said when the door was
closed was: Il went once too often" After a
short pause. in a haif-broken voice he said:
"Once too often, and that's all about it,
CoRBErT's HACKERS REJOICING.
After the fight last night Corbett and his
party entered carriages at the door of the
Olympic Club in the midst of perfect ovation.
and in company with representatives of the
Southern Athletic Club drove to the Southern
Gymnasium, where he met enthusiastic mem
bers of the club and guests. numbering close to
1000. Corbett was taken into the immense hall
of the club and wildly cheered.
AT one enQ OF the uall lLere was an immense
photograph of the new champion. Corbett re-
spOndcd to the ovation and made a modest
speech.
81 started my career in the Southern Athletic
Club, gentlemen" he said, when was scarcely
known here, now have risen to the top of the
ladder. Your courtesy and attention have been
sincerely appreciated, and l am profoundly
grateful for them. So thank you all from the
bottom of nv heart. Wherever l may be
/ shall ALWAYS remember your kindness and it
will always have my best wishes. l know can
never repay you for what you have done for
mel
There was wild cheering when the champion
concluded, and then the members Of the club
surrounded the young tighter and shook his
hand till il was sore.
At the conclusion of the informal ceremony
at the club Corbett went in triumph to his
rooms and there opened the kilograms begin
ming TO pour in from all parts of the country.
The champagne corks began to pop and the
health of the new luminary quaffed in flow
ing bumpers. Corbett himself declined to drink.
He said he did not want to be like other pugil-
ists that milk was good enough for him. The
party remained up until l o'clock. Then the
visitors withdrew and Corbett went to bed to
enjoy a peaceful sleep and to dream of the
honors that will be showered upon him.
coRBETr WILL EEsT AWHILE.
Shortly after the Corbett-Suliivan fight word
was received from Charley Johnston, Sullivan's
hacker, that he was willing to back Corbett
against Peter Jackson or any man in the world
for so COO Corbett says he is on top now
and can afford 10 rest awhile and let the other
fellows come to him that his day for pegging
at other mems doors has gone by. Corbett
will leave for New York Friday morning on a
decorated train. stopping over night at Birming-
ham, Ala, and at Atlanta. Ga. the following
night arriving in New York on Monday after
noon in time for his big boxing entertainment
at Madison Square.
AT CoRBETTs HOME.
SAN FRAScIsco, Sept. S.-Corbett's brother
Harry seen by an Associated Press repre-
sentative shortly after news Of Jim's victory
was received. He was engaged in opening
champagne II. his pool rooms. He very
much excited and eiated over the fight. On
being asked if the result was anticipated by
him he said he had expected it to the extent
of $4,000 and had won considerable more
than that amount Special wires were placed
ct Corbetts home and the champions parents
received the news OF the fight by rounds. The
hope of the family is that Jim will retire from
pugiiism on the laurels he has won.