The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-25
CORBETT AND MITCHELL.
JOHN KELLY, TaE REFEREE. COMES
FORWARD WITH A KICK.
BE Is Not Satisfied With the Conditions
to the Check for $4,000 and In.
sistS Upon Protection From
the Police.

JACKSONVILLE, Jan. 2l.-Despite
the statement given out last night by
the Duval Athletic club that the fight
would assuredly take place, it has en-
countered another snap. Honest
John Kelly, who holds the $4,000 aud
will'referee the fight if it takes place,
is proving a STUN bling block. Kelly's
demand for absolute police protection
at the ringside has not been answered
In a manner satisfactory to himself,
and in addition he is now demanding
that the string which the club
has attached to the purse be
removed. 1t will be remembered
that the endorsement on the
check for $4,000, which Kelly holds
makes it payable TO him only in event
the fight is brought to successful issue
and on endorsement OF the club.
Kelly demands that the check be
made payable to his order uncondi-
tionally. He does not propose to have
any kick coming from the club after
he renders his decision. Kelly went
down to Mayport today to see Corbett
aud 1t is understood that the Califor-
nian also demands that the check be
made unconditionally payable to
Honest John.
Charley Mitchell for once is backing
Corbett in his demand. If the club is
acting on the square, and
is really determined to bring
the men together at any
cost it can very easily satisfy Kelly,
Corbett and Mitchell in regard to the
purse SO far the club has taken no
action, though it IS said that three
prominent members are urging that
Kelley's demands be acceded to- But
even if the club satisfies all parties
about the check it is difficult te under
stand how the referee can be guaran-
teed absolute police protection" The
club may make the guarantee, but it
will be worthless for il Governor
Mitchell learns the exact spot chosen
for the mill he will undoubtedly have
state troops on the scene.
Manager Bowden revived the story to-
nihgt that Mitchell would fuke st the
last moment. He said the pugiist had
refused the method of transportation to
the ringside provided at the expense OF
5000 to the club. Bowden further said:
live got my conclusions = all l
know is that there is some
body connected with this contest
who does not want to get in tho ring
and know the man" Bowden was
not allowed to say any more by the
other members OF the club. Opinions
vary as to Bowden's denuniciation of
Mitchell, and majority of them are
not favora BILE TO the club. John
Kelly, Jake Shipsev, Jimmy Coloisse.
Harry Stedeker, Teddy Fol and Ned
Kearney, all prominent sporting men.
stated tonight that they had every
confidence in the world tnat the con
test would come off.
States Attorney Hartrldge, who
went to Tallah assoc in ans ~er to the
| governors summons, returned today
and stated that the governor said that
Mitchell and Corbett must not meet in
the boundary of Florida. Attorney
General Lamar and Adjutant General
Houston will arrive tomorrow and the
second battalion of militia is expected
here Tuesday to aid Sheriff Boward In
preventing the mill.
Corbett will have to meet a claim for
5000, for breaking and entering the cot
tage Of Claus Meyer without permis-
sion at his training quarters. Meyer
says he must have damages or he will
proceed against the champion imme
diately He didn't know the Corbett
party were using his cottage until Sat.
urday. About 100 sports reached here
today.
COURT PROCEEDINGS,
JACKSONVILLE, Jan, 23.-Judge Call
has granted continuance of tina i'm
junction proceedings brought by the
Dnval Athletic club against Sheriff
Broward, until tomorrow morning.
Judge Call also granted a TEMPORARY
injunction restraining the sheriff from
interfering until the case in court is
settled.
TROOPS ARRIVE.
JAcKsoNvILbE, Fla, Jan. %. =.
Troops to the number OF 1856 men have
arrived The Second battalion,
Florida state militia. arrived here over
the Florida Central railroad at $50
evening, central time. 1'hey marched
from the train through Bay street TO
the Jacksonville armory, crowds
shouting and jeer Dg them as they
marched. There is no widespread ex-
citement, but considerable curiosity.
CANNOT FIGHT IN GEORGIA
ATLANTA. Ga. Jan. 23.-Governor
Northern has received information that
the Corbett- Mitchell fight would likely
take place in Georgia. This afternoon
accompanied by the attorney general
he left for Ware county. bordering on
Florida. He has summoned the sher-
ifs of five other border counties to
meet him. He declares that no fight
shall take place in Georgia. He and
Governor Mitchell of Florida are in
close communication.