Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
when he comes out of there" shouted some

wnen ne comes out OF there" shouted some
Some who heard this laughed, but there
were many others who recognized the grim
sarcasm Of the statement and appreciated
how surely II would be fulfilled
Maybe you haven't heard the last of
your Uncle Mitchell yet" said some one,
after moment Of comparative silence after
the pugilists had disappeared. and there
were not q few who believed, perhaps that
somewhere out Of the inscrutable bowels of
this enterprise there might at the last mo-
ment come almost anything in the way of a
surprise.
less crowd glued its eyes to the cracks be-
tween the boards which inclosed 1t; inside
the throng was laying aside its multitude
nous coat. The temperature was high. and
the contact Of thousands in the moist at
mosphere was generating discomfort to the
waiting crowd.
The Hour of 1 O'Clock.
High noon had been rounded and at
length the hour Of o'clock Central time
an hour later than eastern time) had been
tolled. Before the men appeared and during
the waiting interval big, Honest John Kel-
ly. trimmed down to light attire and with
his face shade paler than usual. had en-
tered the Enclosure and was examining all
the details In advance. An attendant
brought in two bags containing the gloves
to be worn by the contestants. as a man
came with a pair of light scales. with which
the battle gloves could be weighed.
Finally. hum at one end of the structure
attracted the attention Of all. and atten-
ton was rewarded by the appearance of
the doughty English champion surrounded
and followed by his attendants, with all
the peraphernalia of fstic warfare Nit
chell was blanketed and as he assembled the
platform and entered the ring he was greet
ed with mingled Kisses and cheers.
Some minutes elapsed while Mitchell walt
hemisphere appeared on his journey to the
ring. There was little else than applause
In the greetings he received as he took his
place in the corner drawn for him.
Mitchell, IS Corbett came on, while re-
ceiving every attention possible from his
handlers, was himself at perfect ease, and
narrowly scanned his tall opponent, as he
Corbett. upon entering the ring, turned
leisurely glance upon the blanketed Bril-
ton. whom he was about to try to KILL and
the ropes on either side of him. Corbett
leaned back in his chair and with deliberate
gaze took in his foe. who sat directly oppo-
site.
Who shall tell of what Corbett was think
ing? Those who know him could have
guessed that his mind was recurring to
the insult offered him by Mitchell in the
room adjoining the London Theater on the
Bowery, couple Of years ago, when Nit
chell was seeking to involve him In a rough
and-tumble row. Perhaps Mitchell too, had
thought Of the same incident while the
gloves were being strained upon his hands,
The Men Called to the Center.
At length the preliminary instructions
Of the referee to the contestants and their
henchmen were concluded, and all being
In readiness. the word was given, which
called the men to the center. For an in
slant their gloved hands met; they returned
to their corners and at length the word to
open the contest was given. The detail Of
what happened appears elsewhere in these
dispatches. but in the first facing Of each
other. with all barriers removed. and both
at liberty to damage each other all he was
There was. to those who knew Corbett's
purpose dramatic feature in the situa-
ton. Corbett. some days before. had said
to friend. when talking Of his plan Of
battle. that should he find an opportunity
in the first round to give Mitchell a merci-
full put-out blow. he would certainly not
strike II.
The insult in the Bowery saloon and the
ostentation Of the Englishman since had
ranked in Corbett's memory. and he said
to his friends: Il will prolong this fight.
must punish that fellow and will with
hold the knockout. I will cut him IL I can
into threads and shoestrngs Finally, when
I've got all through with him for myself
This purpose was in Corbett's heart as
he faced the Englshman. and the progress
OF the fight demonstrated that he had pur-
sued his plan. What Mitchell thought IL
anything in particular. as he faced the
western giant. may never be known Doubt
less his governing thought and impulse was
W VIII lOT glory.
Corbett started in with glory and had
glory to Keep and vengeance to achieve at
the same time.
Arrival of COrbett.
2:05 p. ma carriage has just driven up
and the excitement is at fever heat Here
n Corbett. The spectators rose as ore
nan and greeted him with tumultuous ap-
plause as he stepped on the platform. until
he shook hands with Billy Madden.
2O6-He Is enyelODed in a hath rohe and
walks around the platform, evidently test
Ing it's firmness.
Madden announced the names Of the Sec
onds in a very low voice.
Mitchell Enters the Ring.
Mitchell enters the ring.