The evening world., 1894-01-25
TROOPS GO, FIGHTERS COME.
Dempsey and Hall Insist on a
Stronger Arena Platform.

Stronger Arena Platform.
JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Jan. 25.-The
time of the Corbett-Mitchell fight has
been finally set for 1.3o this afternoon,
Jacksonville time, New York time, $50.
There was a lengthy discussion at the
Athletic Club last night. n an
effort to fix an earlier hour, some MEM
bers fearing further court proceedings,
but as there was much work yet to be
done on the arena the afternoon hour
was decided upon.
Although the orders were received last
night fer the dismissal of the troops
in this city, Adjt.-Gen. Houston. after
consultation with Attorney-General La
mar, decided to continue them under
orders until this morning.
The men were disappointed. as many
had hoped to be able to leave for their
homes on the early morning trains.
1t was nearly noon when Major Lowell
received Instructions to break camp. and
the majority Of the soldiers left for their
homes at once. A few remained in the
city. a number of them intending to
see the fight.
Kind to the Soldier Boys.
A number OF prominent Jacksonville
people were at the camp OF the militia
rot ptoht and ~ tpforr,ol raoapttnn MAJ
held. A few speeches were made by the
citizens, assuring the visitors that only
hoodlums were responsible for the hiss
ing Of Tuesday night. A kindlier feel
ing resulted between citizens and the
soldiers.
The Jacksonville company attempted to
give the visiting militia a good send off
when they were dismissed, but owing to
the fact that few OF the local men were
able to appear. the affair was rather a
failure. Those who did show up did the
best they could, and the visitors doubt
less appreciated 1t.
BettinE's Sudden Turn.
The betting last night took a rather
unexpected turn. Previous to the de-
cision Of Judge Call granting the in
junction asked for by the Duvals. Cor
bett money had been scare at 2 to 1.
The Courts decision had hardly been
rendered. however, when the admirers
of the American came to the front with
surprising rapidly.
From 2 to 1 on the champion. the odds
jumped to 25 to 10 and soon 8 to l was
not hard to get.
Steve Brodie announced his willingness
to bet 81, 900 to $500 that Corbett would
win in six rounds. but the sports only
smiled.
Jimmie Colville succeeded in placing
81, 900 to $3.50 on Corbett, while other
bets of $1,000 to $500, $1,000 to $3.50 and
81, 900 to $3.50 were laid on the American.
Even money was also taken that Cor
bett would win inside of twenty rounds.
At stedeker's s25 to so was the rule.
The betting at the st. James and Wind
sor continued heavy. at odds Of 800 to
$40 on Corbett. There was a scarcity
of Mitchell money at the close.
Mitchell Gets T. Town.
Immediately upon receipt OF the news
of Judge Calls decision yesterday. Char
ley Mitchell left his training quarters a,
st. Augustine and came to this city. He
is quartered at the Everett.
Mitchell appears In the pink Of condi-
ton. and there Is a better disposition to
back him this morning. though 80 to 1S
are the figures quoted by his admirers.
Work on the seats at the arena Il
actively progressing this morning, and
everything will be in readiness at noon.
This morning broke with rain and
cold, but the indications were that the
weather would be pleasant for the after
noon.
The arena, which has no roof except
directly over the ring and the tables fol
the newspaper men, is thoroughly
soaked.
The soil of Jacksonville Is composed en-
tirely of sand. and the water oaket
away quickly. There is therefore q
chance that. with clearing weather. bS
the time the fight is called the mud
may disappear sufficiently to make
things not entirely unpleasant.
Jack Dempsey's Kick.
The troubles Of the poor Duval Clut
were augmented this morning by Jacl
Dempsey, who Is to be in the ring be-
hind Corbett. Jack went out to th'
arena to see that everything was In
shape for the contest.
The Duval Club said the ring was al
right. Dempsey said IT was not. and de-
clared that II certain matters were moi
arranged at once. Corbett would not
step into the ring.
Thu Club mad agreed to pad the posts
-.- A.. ~tn~ anA had not doaa an