The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
BOWDEN STILL IN THE RING.
He Don't Expect Gov. Mitchell to
Knock Out the Fight.

vertised-Money Paid for Tickets to
Be Refunded II the Fight Fails to
Materialize.
Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 25.--In view Of
the letter from H. w. Lang, Gov. Mitch
ellis private secretary, to j. II. Tysen, Of
this city, emphatically stating that the
governor would use all means in his power
to prevent the Corbett-Mitchell contest,
which letter was furnished the Associa-
Ted Press, and has caused uneasiness in
sporting circles throughout the country,
the Southern Associated Press corres-
pondent to-day interviewed J. e. T. Bow
den, general manager of the Duval Ath-
letic Club, regarding the governors posi-
tion, and the prospect for pulling of the
contest. As will be seen by the inter-
view, Mr. Bowden is absolutely confident
of the ability of the club to bring the con-
test to a successful issue.
EXPECTS IT TO OCCUR.
"Mr Bowden" asked the corresponds
ent, "has anything transpired to cause
you to feel that you will not be able to
pull of the Corbett-Mitchell contestgn
absolutely nothing was the en~
phatic reply. II am more firmly con-
vinced to-day that the match will take
place than have been at any period since
the contest was talked Of. In this senti-
ment my associates unite, and so strongly
do they feel that the match will take
place, that we are pushing the arena to
rapid completion aud making the neces-
sary suitable and definite arrangements.
"But, Mr.. Bowden, recently kilograms
from this city have been published Of O.
character likely to impair the attendance
and have caused some anxiety among
| those who have heretofore felt assured
that the contest would take place. Whats
have you to say in regard to those tele-
| grams2"
LANG's LETTER AN OLD ONE.
"Just this; The entire talk and uneasi,
ness was occasioned by the publication OF
a letter written by Hon. II. W. Lang,
| Gov. Mitchell's private secretary, on Nov
| 81, and which was published on Dec. 20 ia
the Jacksonville Times-Union. This
| letter was also furnished the Southern
Associated Press. Its publication 50
| long after it was written induced people
to think that some new utter
ance had been made by
the governor, or by his authority when,
| in fact, such was not the case. We do not
say and have never said or thought that
| Gov Mitchell would not do everything that
he conceived it was his duty to do under
the law to stop the match. We, at the
same time, are assured by our knowledge
4
that he will be equally slow TO interfere
| IL it should be demonstrated in an au-
| thoritative way that the contemplated
match is not violative of the law. We
expect at very early date-not later
than the present week-to get
| an adjudication of the question.
/ II our position is sustained, we
will continue our course; If, however, the
| contention should be determined against
us, we will at once declare the ma tch of.
| The city council has passed an ordinance
legalizing contests of the character OF
the one contemplated and public sem
| timent OF the city, county and state iS
overwhelmingly in favor OF the match
coming off. AS to the legal view, / may
add that the consensus of opinion is In
favor Of the entire legality of the clubs
action"
THE SALE OF SEATS.
"How are you progressing with the sale
OF certificates for your box seatsl"
81 do not know that the public is very
much interested on that point but will
say that we are meeting with every en-
| couragement and the seats are going rap
| idly 10 the best people in the country
"But, Mr.. Bowden suppose you should,
| by some hook or crook, fail to bring this
contest off, what will be the attitude OF
your club as to the redemption Of these
| ticketsl"
''rhere Is but one answer TO that ques-
ton" replied Mr.. Bowden. This club
Is composed of gentlemen of wealth
and unquestioned standing as to integrity !.
| and will say that every cent placed in
our hands for certificates will be refunded
| should the contest not come off from legal
| interference"
',There are many other things,n said
| Mr.. Bowden in conclusion, "that might
add as to the ability Of the Duval Athletic
Club to bring on this match, but their
| publication would be untimely at this
| juncture We wish to express our entire
confidence in Gov. Mitchell's honesty or
| purpose to enforce the law, and our
! equally strong conviction that, should
court Of competent Jurisdiction affirm that
we are within the law, no one viii be
| quicker to obey or more readily abide its
4 adjudication than Gov. Henry l..
| Mitchell"
ST. AUGUSTINE HosPITABLB-
Billy Thompson, Mitchell's manager, re-
turned from st. Augustine tonight
| greatly pleased with the training quarters
/ on Anastasia Island. A large force OF
| hands is at work putting the quarters in
ship shape, and when Mitchell arrives he
| will find an ideal place prepared for him.
| He will also meet with hearty reception
| from the St. Augustine people, as the fol-
| lowing telegram sent to him this evening
i shows
st. Augustine Fla, Dec. 22.--To Charles
| Mitchell, Washington D. O.: AS you are
| aware, Mr. Thompson has selected quarters
for you here. st. Augustine is yours. Your
| comfort is ours.
| Senator FRANK B. GENovAR,
| Chairman Committee.
MITcHELL's TRAINING QUARTERS
st. Augustine, Fla, Dec. 25.--Billy
| Thompson today completed arrange
ments for Mitchell's training quarters on
Anastasia Island, selecting two cottages
and store the latter TO be used for
work. and the other as a residence for the
Englishman and his party OF eight.
| The committee OF arrangements, with
Senator Frank Genovar at the head, will
completely furnish the houses and fit the
store for gyunastic exercise, and make
roads for tramps when the beach is not
used. Mitchell will give a sparring ex-
hibition here Thursday night and goes
into training early the next morning.
in the Methodist church last night Rev.
Pitner preached against the contest be-
tween Corbett and Mitchell and fighting
generally.
An Earthqua Ike at HUNTINGDON.
Huntingdon, Pa, Dec 25--About 3:20