Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-25

opposed to the fight could nos our smile at
the spirit and ioyousness displayed.
Late this afternoon the betting was livelier
than 1t has been, the visitors being in good
humor over the decision and more willing
than ever to risk their money.
Looking Up stragglers.
About ii o'clock this morning something
of n stir was created by the sight of num-
Der of officers and privates. the latter car
ryng rifles with bayonets hXed--rapidiy
marching up one street and down another in
the business portion of the city and even
upon the residence district. The rumor
soon spread That several members OF the
companies from outside points had rcbelled
against the duty on which they were
engaged that thoy had learned since
reaching here things that completely
disgusted them with the task imposed
upon them and had taken the first OPP
portunity of leaving the barracks, with the
view of taking train for home. Inc de-
tail of men which marched III the streets
was sor the purpose Of interccpting and ar
resting them. When these stories were In
vestiuated by an Associated press man 1T
was found that like most other stories orig
mating in Jacksonville and having refer
euCe to anything connected remotely or
otherwise with the prize hght, they were
away of.
The orders issued by the commander of
the Second battalion are very strict lie
does not want his men to go OUT on the street
and mix up with the people, with whom
they might possibly get into trouble.
Therefore, among other things, he di-
rected that no man should leave
quarters without pass signed by
himself This was pretty hard on the boys,
many of whom wished to see Jacksonville
and the sights contained in it. So this after
noon several of them quietly watched their
opportunity to run the guard and got down
town before their absence was noticed. AS
soon as it was discovered details were sent
out to hunt them up and the sight of these
armed men resulted in the startling stories
noted above.
Crowds to See the Gladiator.
When Mitchell arrived at the st.
Augustine dock this afternoon he was
greeted by tremendous crowd many
ladies from the fashionable COrdova and
Ponce dc Leou hotels being present. AS the
Englishman stepped on the gang plank the
crowd surged forward so strongly he was
unable to advance, ana it was only when
Bat Masterson and Steve O'Donnell applied
their shoulders to the throng and pushed
passageway that Mitchell was able TO
reach one of the three carriages which had
been driven down to the dock for the party.
AS soon as the carriages were filled they
moved off at a rapid trot TO the Ponce de
Leon, where Mitchell desired to bid farewell
to a few friends. When Mitchell came out
he climbed into his carriage and started for
the depot. A larger crowd was awaiting
him here than had greeted him at the
dock. Everybody was frantic with anxiety
to see the fighter, and they pushed and
showed Mitchell around until he began to
grow impatient.
During the run to Jacksonville Mitchell
occupied himself with newspaper, only
Joining in the conversation occasionally.
When the train slowed up at the depot
Mitchell and his party went quietly throdgh
to the rear car, where they jumped off and
hurried into the carriages in waiting They
were quickly driven to the HoJel Everett,
and Mitchell was in his room before two
score of people knew he was in town. He
was locked up all afternoon, nobody being
allowed to see him.
Eager to Fight Today.
His work today consisted only of n five
mile walk on the beach, followed by rub
down. This morning he weighed 1925
pounds, and is in condition to fight tor his
life.
II am glad the fight has not been post
poned," he said while coming to Jackson
Vile. II nave been training hard for this
day and if it was put Off until Saturday,
would have to begin all over again. or
the club l would agree to a post
ponement if l was paid $500 TO cover my
expenses If they had not agreed to my
proposition l would have insisted on fighting
InufSuay, or not AT an
He is very modest about the outcome of
the fight and would only say: 81 think [
have mighty good chance, much better
than at to |, as Corbett has never licked
me and he don't know that he can. He only
thinks he can. Well, don't: and that's all
there is to it,"
He has not yet determined how he will ar
range his friends in the ring, but Jim Hall,
Steve O'Donnell, Jack t'ogarty and Harry
Darrn will probably be with him. He will
undoubtedly be seconded by Hall and O'Don-
NELL and the timepiece and bottle holders
dignities will go to Darrin and Fogarty.
Lots of Corbett Money IN sight.
The betting tonight took rather unex-
pected turn, Previous TO the decision of
Judge Cali granting the injunction, Corbett
money had been scarce at 2 to |. The courts
decision had hardly been rendered, however,
when the admirers of the American came TO
the front with surprising rapidity From 2
to on the champion the odds jumped to %
to 10 and then 3 to was not hard to get
Steve Brodle announced his willingness to
bet 81 900 TO $500 that Corbett would win in
six rounds, but the sports only smiled.
Jimmy Colville succeeded in placing 81 900
to $3.50 on Corbett, while offers of 81 900 to
S4O0 and $1,000 TO $3.50 were laid on tho
American. Even money was also taken that
Corbett would win inside of twenty rounds.
At Stedeker's S25 to 500 was the rule.
Adjutant General Houston received orders
late tonight from Governor Mitchell in
struchng him to order the troops of the Sec
ond battalion to their homes. They will be
dispersed tomorrow, but will probably re-
main and witness the fight.