Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-26
CHARLIE MITCHELL HERE
he Makes a Short Stop on His Way to
Florida
Looking Well and Feeling Well-Sure
the Big Fight VIII Come Of
His Party.


went around sweeping up the his that had
been dropped by the prize fighters party
Will it be Mitchell or Corbett? This is the
question that is agitating the minds of the
sporting fraternity in Washington as well
as elsewhere. That there will be a fight OF
some sort, or rather in some place. Mitchell
expresses himself as absolutely confident.
The blooming Englishman who is to
put up his dukes against the champion
from the Pacific slope left Philadelphia this
morning at 7:20 o'clock. His train arrived
in this city at 1912, on time to the minute
AS the train came to a standstill Mitchell's
car was boarded by Mr.. Brown of the Rich
mond and Danville railroad, who had made
preparations for the journey from here on
to Jacksonville, and by Star reporter, who
were waiting the arrival of the English
slugger.
There were five members in his party.
They were Mr.. Harry Darrin, the English
mile runner, who is English, looks English
! and talks English; Mr.. Jack Fogarty OF
Philadelphia, who on Saturday, made an
agreement 10 act as trainer: Mrs. Sense. a
German woman, who is going along to act
In the capacity of cook, SO that there shall
be no change of diet until after the great
contest is over, and young gentleman,
who was me man-servant," as Charlie ex-
presses ii.
The party, and Mitchell especially, at
once became the cynosure of all eyes in the
station, for the story had spread rapidly
.nat the great man was expected Station
employees, conductors and porters managed
10 have business somewhere in a direction
that would lead them past the Englishman,
SO that they might feast their eyes on his
athletic inquire. He had only a short time
to stay in this city, as accommodations
had been secured for him in the train that
left at :O1 o'clock for Jacksonville. He
occupied his line in a stroll IN and down
DIatfOTm n faf icft 20 H. -.
graph office whence he sent a telegram or
wire, wire as ne called 1t. to his friends in
Florida One Of his hackers came in to
speak with him for few moments but re-
quested that his name be not published as
he already had about as much notoriety
out OF this business as he cared for
Locks Finely.
Mitchell seemed to be In the very pink
OF condition. He looked all Of .he 179
pounds that Mr.. Fogarty said he weighed.
He was clad in long rather rusty brown
overcoat. with velvet cuffs. and had on a
pair of broad English tan shoes that would
nave left track like a snow shoe. His
face was as bright as could be and his
complexion was clear and healthy, though
slightly sallow. This. his trainer said. came
from the use of preparation which was
intended to harden the skin. He is not a
big man, but he gives evidence of being pos
sessed OF all the quickness and agility with
which he is credited. He was CARRYING a
oiS' .Niio" HiduStofle Dag, WnICn seemed TO
De about as heavy as he cared to handle.
and he dropped 1t on the platform for
along
The Program.
Quarters had been secured for the partv
on the through sleeping car They con-
sisted of the drawing room and two lower
berths. Mitchell will not attempt to do
any training while en- route, as the length
OF time is not sufficient to warrant the
trouble. They will be in Jacksonville at
9:3o O'Clock tomorrow morning. On the way
he will use the dumb bells and will he
careful In the matter of diet. Yesterday in
Philadelphia he took deal of exercise
and heavy sweat" with the result that
he had a slight cold today. While waiting
for his train Mitchell chatted pleasantly
and courteously with The Star reporter.
A Bit Tired.
How am feeling? Why, first rate. me
good man. 1 am a bit tired from 'aving
got up early this morning, but that will not
last iorg, and 1 tell you 1 am feeling right
up to the limit. 1 would like to see Wash
ingtor again, for 1t has been five years
since was ere least, but unfortunately
! must hurry through. / feel all right and
| ready for the fight and could get in condi-
ton with ease within three days. Wot do
think, OF Corbett? I've met him but
cahnt Say that l am tremendously stucl,
on him. We know. i imagine he used to be
a decent enough fellow, but lately 'e's GO,
| the swelled ed. / know all about lis length
or reach and / am going into the fight.
knowing just exactly wot I've got to do /
cahnt say what the chances are as to the
result, for make practice, We know never
to commit myself in this way. 1 expect 10
do the best i can, and that will be pretty
good l would be very glad to tell you any
news III there We're any. but really 1 don I
Know anything more than has been al
ready printed"
Sure of the Fight.
barry Darrin. who is looking after Mitch
| elis comfort, said that his principal had
never felt better than he does now Accord
ing to this authority Mitchell is a good,
steady eater and is not particular Steaks,
| chops and eggs furnish the bulk of his diet
and with his dinner he drinks a bottle of
clarct. Members of the party expressed
| themselves as satisfied that no effort would
really be made to prevent the fight being
| held In jacksonville next month They
thought that the fact that they had been
| allowed to so so far with their expensive
preparations was enough to prove that
the night would really be held. Mitchell says
| that If they do not meet at Jacksonville he
| understands they go to New Orleans
and have II out there. In an interview
| yesterday in Philadelphia he said: IF we
do not meet at Jacksonville you can de-
pend upon it that Corbett and will fight
somewhere else We will surely fight for
| 1T has come down to a personal matter
| now, and If necessary l will forego the
| purse and night in private. l believe that
| Corbett feels the same as / do about fight
ing. but 1 do not believe that he will meet
me without a purse"
St. Augustine His
While they were in this city this morning
Mitchell received the following telegram:
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, December D.
TO Charles Mitchell Washington, DC:
| AS you are aware Mr.. Thompson has Sc
lected quarters for you here. St. Augustine
is yours. Your comfort is ours.
| SENATOR FRANK b. GENOVAR,
Chairman Committee
Billy Thompson, Mitchells manager, who
| is now at jacksonville, is said to be greatly
| pleased with the training quarters secured
| for Mitchell on Anastasa Island, near St
| Augustine. large force of men is at work
| putting the place in good condition, and
| when Mitchell arrives there tomorrow he
| will find everything prepared for his COM
| fort. He will also meet with a hearty re-
| ception from ST. Augustine people Jim
| Hall and Steve O'Donnell. the Australian
heavy weights will join Mitchell on Anas.
| tasia Island next week.
The Italian War on the Dcrvfshes.
| LONDON, Dec. GA dispatch to the
| Central News says that quantities of war
material are being shipped from the Italian
| arsenals to Massowah on the Red sea, to
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