The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-12-27
coRBETT IN AUGUSTA.

the Augusta exposition. rms was not
merely because the Vice President OF the
United States. and two members of the
presidents misunderstanding Herbert
and Secretary Hoke Smith, and Congress
men Springer and Sperry, were among
the visitors That would have been suf-
ficienr of itself to make it big day, and
one long to be remembered. There were
other distinguished visitors, conspicuous
among whom were Gentleman Jim Cor
bett, the champion pugilist OF America,
and his eminent trainer. There was
great crowd, trembling with enthusiasm.
From the account it is difficult to say
whether it was StevensOn's day or Jim
Corbett's, with the presumption leaning
towards the latter. To make the occa-
sion interesting, Corbett gave an exhibit
ton of the specially in which he is so
famous, and during his performance the
distinguished gentlemen from Washing
ton occupied seats of honor on the plat
form and gave Mr.. Corbett the closest
attention. Corbett was attired in cream
colored tights and fighting shoes, and
his trainer, Professor Donaldson, stood
in the ring with him and was pummelled
IN the most scientific way, to the great
delight of the distinguished auditory.
AT the end of the mill, Secretary
Smith, who had been an interested spec
tator, turned to Congressman Springer,
who had been equally interested, and
said: "Well, that's harmless and in
teresting exhibition
Then Coz bett was brought up and in
troduced to the vice presidential party.
All Shook hands cordially and each said
he was glad to see him. Secretary Smith,
with his lawyer habit, put the pugilist
through the following cross-examination:
"When do you fight Mitchell?'
january 25," Corbett replied.
"How much do you weigh now?"
about 100 pounds"
'.How much do you train down fol- the
fght?"
"Oh, am at fighting weight now,'
said COrbett. Il am in condition am
a little knocked just now by this climate,
but l will be over that in few days"
"Well, hope you'll win,' said the Sec
rotary, smilingly.
I'm do my best, and think ought to
win,' said Corbett.
Here the party separated, Corbett again
shaking hands with Pice--' resident Ste
venson, who again assured him that he
was glad to see him.
The next morning the Chronicle in a
highly commendatory vein, paid its re-
spects to the extraordinary occasion in a
half column editorial, in the course Of
which it said:
s'Since the day when crowned heads
lent their presence to the feats 1T the
amphitheatre, or in more modern times
since the Prince of Wales gave his hand
to John L. Sullivan, no gladiator ever
was so honOred as was James j. C0rbett,
of California, champion pugilist of the
world, yesterday at the Augusta EXPOSE
ton, when the vice-president OF the
United States, two members of the pres
ident's cabinet, several distinguished
members of congress, and the mayor OF
great city, with other distinguished citi-
zens. occup; ed chairs within the sixteen
foot ring in which he gave an exhibition
of his marvellous fstic skill, in three
rounds with his trainer, Professor Don
aldsOn.
at was unique sight, possible only
perhaps in democratic America, and yet
every man in that vast audience that filled
the grand stand and the grounds in front,
felt prouaer of his country and of the
/ C 3mmonS sense of its rulers when he saw
these men, high in authority, grasp Cor
belts eloved hand and smile approvingIy
! on this perfect product of the ''manlY
art of self defense" 1t is glorious
, thoughtthat our rulers are men of flesh
and blood, who are not above grasping
the hand of the humblest ciuzen of the
republic; that no court etiquette or rigid
formality removes them beyond the APP
proach of the people, or out of touch
with their fellowmen, and that
sHOnor and shame from no condition rise
Act we'll your part, there all the honor
lies
I The stomach dance" show, a sort OF
Midway Plaisance combination which
set Chicago and Augusta on their heads
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