St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-10
Jim Corbett and the Austria
liam Have a Lively Meet
ing in Chicago.
Joe Issues a Verbal Challenge
to the Conqueror of John
L. Sullivan.
Gentleman Jim Tells Him He
Must Conquer Peter jack
son First.
Low Prices Rule at the Open
ing of the Hickory
Farm Sale.

CHICAGO, Jan. 9.-Jim COrbett and
Joe Goddard came together in the lobby
of the Grand Pacific hotel this evening.
The meeting resulted in a lively and
animated scene. No blows were struck
on either side, but the conversation be-
tween the two representatives of the
ring waxed so warm that two min
utes after it had begun every
one in the rotunda was attracted to the
spot, and the vigorous cheers and de-
risve comments by which they pune
tuated the remarks of the principals ar
rested the attention of passing pedes-
TRANS. who swelled the original crowd
till the doors of the establishment were
blocked. The whole thing was brought
about by Goddard's Offering verbal
challenge to "GentIeman JIM"
Goddard. accompanied by Billy Mad
den. was observed about the Grand Pa
cific for several hours. Six o'clock ar
rived, when COrbett entered. accom-
panied by his brother. Goddard at once
caught
The Eve of the Champion.
jim bowed, aud Goddard arose and
returned the bow. Then he approached
Corbett, vino was talking with Manager
Brady as if quite ObliviouS of the pres
ence OF the big Australian.
How do you do? How do you do?"
queried Gentleman JIM" i'll the po-
Ltest tones.
''Never felt better,' said Goddard,
bringing his large hand down upon his
massive chest by way of emphasis. Il
never felt in better TRIM" he added.
and then the talk grew warm enough to
satisfy the most Sanguinary man pres
ent. II want you TO fight me-" said
Goddard.
''Great Scott!" exclaimed Corbett,
measuring his would-be antagonist from
his toes TO his head. There was that in
the look which produced fit of laugh
ter among the audience. Godfrey be-
came vlSibly pale with anger and morti-
ticatiOn. Why" continued Corbett,
should you offer to fight me? You must
know that you are unworthy of consid-
Grafton until you have fought and
whipped two men - Jackson and
Mitchell.
am Champion
and [ shall not accept challenge from
the representative of any nation except
the declared champion of that nation"
you are not champion = any one
would have licked Sullivan"
Il will not hear one word said against
Sullivan" retorted COrbett with grow
ing warmth. For years he held the
championship. He whipped all corners
and retained the championship. No
Englishman nor Australian ever proved
| himself his equal"
This magnan.mOus tribute to the de-
| thrOned king stirred the feeling of the
crowd to its depths. ''Good for you!
| Hurrah for the stars and stripesl We
| cannot be beaten!" and similar eXcla-
nations came from as many different
Threats.
! You claim to represent America
why cannot you fight me?' shouted
| Goddard, his voice growing husky with
| passion.
Il represent America, and for that
very reason l should be chump if
were to accept your lmpudent challenge.
! Go and win your spurs as others have
before you try to enter into competition
with men Of first rank. am
Now the Defender
of pugilism in this country, and, treat
ng your offer aS 90, l am doing that
which is in the best interests of my
| country. SO far as the prize ring is con-
cerned."
wv nat do you propose TO do?' asked
Goddard amid the yells of the crowd at
the reply.
II propose to fight Mitchell first. if he
will give me the opportunity. After
him comes Jackson, the champion of
Australia. Then if you have any
thing to say it will be your turn.
You are only third man in my
consideration. But now, tell you what
| will do Ii you will make a match to
fight Jackson 1 shall sign articles on the
day that you sign yours to fight the
winner. l shall put the money up to
show my good faith i'll the matter"
The crowd again cheered itself hoarse.
Goddard grew FESTIVE. He murmured
something about being the best man,
ahd COrbett fired a parting shot. You
acknowledged" he said, that Jackson
is the Australian champion. Well, 90
aud lick him before you think Of ap-
preaching me-" Then COrbett turned
away, leaving Goddard standing in the
lobby. Neither man cared to talk OF
the incident after it was over.