The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-27
The Genre OF Attraction.


the station, for the story had spread rapid
ly that the great man was expected. Sta
tion employees. conductors, and porters
managed TO have business somewhere In
q direction that would lead them past the
Englshman. so that they might feast
their eyes on his athletic figure. He had
only a short time TO stay I'm THIS city. as
accommodations had been secured for him
i'm the train that left at II OF for Jackson
vile. He occupied his time in stroll up
and down the platform. and in a brief visit
to the telegraph office. whence he sent a
telegram or wire" as he called st. to
his friends i'm Florida
Mitchell seemed 10 be In the very pink
OF condition. He looked all Of the I79
pounds that Mr.. Fogarty said he weighed
He was clad in a 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
race was as bright as could be, and his
complexion was clear and healthy. though
sishtly sallow. This, his trainer said. came
from the use of a preparation which was
intended 10 harden the skin He is not a
big man. but he gives evidence OF being
possessed Of all the quickness and agility
with which he is credited. He was carry
ing big yellow Gladstone bag. which
seemed TO be about as heavy as he cared
70 handle and he dropped it on the plat
form for his man-seryant. a little chap.
TO carry along.
In Fine Condition.
quarters had been secured for the marty
on the through s!eeplng-car Tho, ..an, ,,,
sislel Oh the draWing-rCom ON end two lower
berths Mitchell will not att,.mnr n do
any trairing While en- route. as the length
OF time IS not sufficient TO warrant the
trouble. They viii be in Jacksonville at
9'0V O'Clock tomorrow morning. on the
way he will use the dumb bells. and will
DE careful IN the matter OF diet Yester-
DAY In Philadelphia he took deal OF ex-
ercise and heavy sweat" with the re-
suit that he had a slight cold to-day.
While waiting for his train Mitchell
cnatted pleasantly and courteously.
How an / feeling" he replied to "A
question; why, first rate, me good man.
l am BIT tired from 'aving got up early
this morning, but tnat will not last long,
and l tell you | am feeling right up to
the Limit. l would ike to see Washington
again, for il has been five years since 1
was ere least. but unfortunately 1 must
hurry through. | feel all right and ready
for the night. and could get in condition
with ease within three days Wot do |
think of Corbett? I've met him, but |
cahn't say that l am tremendously stuck
on him, ye know. l imagine he used 10 be
a decent enough fellow, but lately 'e's got
the sWelled ed. i know all about is
length of reach. and / am going into the
fight knowing just exactly wot I've got to
do. | cahn't say what the chances are as
to the result, for l make practice, ye
know, never 10 commit myself I'm this
way ! expect to do the best l can, and
that will be pretty good. l would be very
glad to tell you any news II there were
any but really / don't know anything
more than has been already printed"
The Fight To Go ON.
Harry Darrn, who is looking after
Mitchelrs comfort, said that his principal
had never felt better than he does now.
According 10 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 claret. Members Of the party
expressed themelyes as satisfied that no
effort would really be made 10 prevent
the fight being held in Jacksonville next
month. They thought that the fact that
hey had been allowed 10 go so far with
heir expensive preparations was enough
20 prove that the fight would really be
leld. Mitchell says that II they do not
meet at Jacksonville he understands they
AN go to New Orleans and have IL out
here. In an interview yesterday i'm Phil
tdelphia he said "If we do not meet at
you can depend upon IL that
rorbett and / Will fight somewhere else.
We will surely fight for It has come
lown 10 a personal matter now and II
necessary / will forego the purse and fight |
n private. / believe that COrbett feels !
he same as l do about fighting, but | do |
lot believe that he Will meet me without |
purse
ST. Augustine His.
While they were i'm this city this morn
ng Mitchell received the following tele-
;ram:
"St. Augustine, Fla, Dec. %
To Charles Mitchell. Washington, ID. c.: |
"As you are aware. Mr.. Thompson has |
selected quarters for you here. st. Au-
,ustine Is yours. Your comfort Is ours.
SEN ATOR FRANK B. GENONAR,
Chairman Committee"
Billy Thompson. Mitchelfs manager,
Who Is now at Jacksonville is said to be |
,reatly pleased with the training quarters
ecured for Mitchell on Anastasa Island, |
lear St. Augustine. A large force Of men |
5 at work putting the place in good con-
lition. and when Mitchell arrives there
O-mOrrOW he VIII ma everything pre- !!
jared for his comfort. He will also meet
With a hearty reception from st. Angus
Inc people. jim Hall and Steve O'Don-
er, the Australian heavy-weights, viii
DIN Mitchell on Anastasa Island next
week.
To Capture q Pugllist.
INDIANAPOLIS. IND, Dec. 2G.-Goy-
rnor Matthews Is in correspondence with
ficials Of Lake county concerning an
fort being made TO capture Pugilist Cos
clio in Canada and bring him 70 Indiana
or sentence.
The Governor. at the close Of the Cos
clio trial. thought that his conviction
nd a term In the penitentiary would do
lore toward discouraging priZe-fights In
he State than anything else. Inquiry is
eing made into the extradition laws 10
ee if Costello can be brought back to
his side OF the line The county officials
iill make application 10 the Governor.
,hO will submit papers 10 the United
tates Secretary OF State.
He will turn them over to the British
ficials az Washington. 1t is doubtful II
rlze- fighting is considered an offense Sc
ious enough 10 enable the officers 10 Sc
ure Costello, but the fact that he Is a
lgitive from justice will. In all proba-
ifft,, ho cufHofenf IN Obtain the anurdVaJ |