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The morning call., 1894-01-26

short arm left. Mitchell ran In on Cor
Dett after this, the American driving him
OF with left-hand blow In the region of
the kidneys. Corbett shot out his left to
MItchelrs face, and drawing back Quick
for repeater found the Birmingham man
with his left arm about his neck in clin ch.
Corbett brushed Mitchell off. and getting
MIN In close quarters second later sent
in right hand uppercut to the heart of
the alien. Mitchell cleverly GOT away
from left-hand swing. Corbett. who
evidently saw be had the battle won. fol-
lowed In. and at close quarters brought
his right in over Mitchell's heart. The
blow was powerful one and had much to
Go with the speedy success that came to
the champion. 1t was at this juncturs
that Mitchell first got to the center of the
ring. The crowd saw him wheel about
after the heart blow and hissed at him as
he ran away from Corbett. some of the
spectators crying out above the din,
"Chantilly." Corbett kept up the pace
He was bent on finishing the battle
as soon as possible. aud sent In his
left and right by turns, smoth-
ering Mitchell and shaking him up
to the point where most men lose. Cor
bett led again with his left, coming up full
against MitchelPS wind, and doubling to
the neck back of the ear in another in
slant; and in trying to evade left by
feint Mitchell ran up against an admirably
aimed right, which crashed into bis heart
just above where the former one had
found lodgment. Corbett once more up
per cut his man with the right, aud was
handling him now as he might a novice.
Mitchell swung his LETT short, and then
the native began to NOW down his antago-
mist. He led with the left. and again tim
ing himself for recoil caught Mitchell on
a crOss-counter to the side of the jaw. He
did not reach the vital point aimed at, but
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THE FIGHT BY ROUNDS.
Mighty Blow Before Which Fell
EngIand'S Hopes.

JACKSONVILLE, Jan. 25.-The following
are the detailed rounds OF the fight:
Round 1.-Corbett at the call of time
sprang to the center of the ring with his
man just emerging from his corner. Cor
Dett fought with the same style of guard
employed so successfully in his combat
with Sullivan. MitchelPs guard was low
with the left band tending downward, and
the right well in over his heart. The
Englishman was forced to the south ropes
by feints and for a fun minute the men
stood or pranced. feinting and fiddling
about. Mitchell finally shot out his Left
for the body. falling short in the effort,
and COrbett endeavored to counter, but
uDsuccessfully. They came together in a
clinch, COTbett at once anticipating his
opponents move by putting the heel of his
opened glove no against MitchelPs nose.
Mitchell then, after couple of efforts, got
in with his left on the stomach of the
American. Corbett countering with a right
on the ear and bringing the color TO the
BritOn's face.
Mitchell twice led for Corbetts ribs.
landing both times, but was short in each
instance. Corbett continued nursing his
man around the sides of the ring. as
Schaefer would the worries in a long rail
run. Corbett landed lightly with his left.
Mitchell making good with two BODY
blows, one to the short ribs and the other
on the chest. both light and landing with
out leaving any superficial tracks. Mitchell
again sent out his left, falling short and
doing no harm. On another lead from
Mitchell, who was being penned against
the ropes and thus forced to lead, Corbe,t
planted light left over the heart of the
EngIishman. Mitchell once more tried to
force his man off by leading with the left
the American countering with his right
for the head, but Mitchell avoided il bv
his clever and famous duck. Just before
time was called be led for Corbett's face
landing lightly as man going away from
il, and then, following 1t up, he repeated
the blow. When Corbert went to his cor
ner a smile of self-confdence lit up his
features, as if to say, He's weighed and
found wanting"
Round second-Corbett, as in the first
round, got the stage corner and kept
Mitchell up against the ropes throughout
the round, Mitchell once reaching the GEN.
ter by taking to his heels and getting out
of the tight corner in which Corbett had
hemmed him. Corbett led with his left.
reaching the face with a jolt which shook
the man from her Majesty's domain.
Mitchell led with his right, Corbett getting
out of reach and then retaliating in like
manner. Corbett forced the foreigner to
the southeast corner with his right, and on
Mitchell ducking upper cut the latter with
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BOTH PUGS UNDER ARREST.
Mitchell Makes a Speech and the
Foes Become Friends.

JACKSONVILLE. Jan. 25.-After the close
of the fight, just as Corbett's carriage was
ready to drive of. deputy Sheriff got on
the top with the driver and the startling
announcement. was made that the Ameri-
can champion was under arrest. Mitchell
did not escape. Sheriff Broward walked
over to the Englisbman's carriage Just
before II was ready 10 start and Mitchell
was notified that he must again face the
law. The two men were only technically
un der arrest, but they submitted without
resistance and their friends Immediately
came to their assistance and provided
security for their release. Mitchell, after
being taken to the Everett House by
Sheriff BrOward, where he was given
bath and slight rundown, was taken to the
courthouse. With him were Billy Thomp-
son and Colonel Cockrell. and the
party went to the Sheriff's private
Office and a messenger was sent to
hunt up Judge Cali, before whom habeas
corpus proceedings will be brought on
behalf of both pugilsts. Mitchell looked
none the worse for his hard punching as
he sat down in the Sheriff's office to await
the arrival of Judge Call The arrest was
caused by Attorney General Lamar, on a
CHdisO VI AsHeibS Wy plCNAUuS dppOluL-
ment.
The fighters were in the courtroom to-
gether later in the evening. and through
the efforts of Vendig he long cherished
animosity of the men toward each other
was buried. Though they hs4 not ex-
changed the usual handshakes in the
ring. either before or after the battle, they
cordially shook hands in the courtroofn
and Mitchell made a little speech, in
which he acknowledged having uttered
many bitter things against Corbett, but
said he regretted them and was glad he
had been whipped by a man worthy in
every way to wear championship honors.
There was general applause in the room
over the reconciliation. 1t is not thought
here that the court proceedings will be
more than formal.
Corbstt and Mitchell were placed under
$4,000 bonds each and the remainder of the
party under $500 to appear tomorrow in
the Criminal Court before Judge Phillips.
The case brought In behalf of the county
was dismissed.
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MARCHING To BATTLE.
How the GladiatorS Prepared for the
Combat.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 25-When
Corbett at o'clock this morning awoke
and looked out of the window of his cot
tage upon the day of battle rain was COM
ing down in sheets. Everything had long
since been prepared for leavetaking, the
trunks had all been packed on Tuesday,
and every provision made for the emer-
gency of flight to the woods. Jim himself
had little hope of contesting the battle in
Jacksonville. Ii there was any one point
on which the champion was apprehensive
it was of the scheme to fight in the woods.
He announced himself as ready to fight in
a skiff, if necessary, but his heart was set
on figh ting In the club and as close to the
rules as it was possible to get. When
Brady telephoned the information yester-
day afternoon that an injunction had been
granted and Jacksonville was to be the
scene of the battle Corbett evinced all the
joyousness of small boy with new pair
of red.top boots. He went to bed last
night at $50. after a siege at whist, in
which John Montgomery Ward and Billy
Delaney paired off against Lou Houseman
and the champion.
Two cartmen began this morning NOV
Ing the twenty-eight trunks, wrestling. hats
and punching-bags from the cottages to
the little platform Of the Jacksonville,
Mayport and Pablo road. half mile away.
hurry up. Ollie" urged the champion,
addressing his wife. 1--WE want to get to the
ring and get through with the argument as
soon as we can. 1t won't do to be late on
an occasion of this Sort"
Mrs. Corbett and Miss Howard hurried
up breakfast and then the pngilist got
away with healthy meal made m of
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PUGILiSTIC TALK.
Even Sullivan Has a Good Word for
Mitchell,

PITTSBURG, Jan. 25.-Peter jackson,
when asked his opinion of the big fight,
replied: Il do not want to say too much
about the battle, but let me say emphati-
cally that Charles Mitchell has proven
himself to be one of the most courageous
men that ever entered ring. After to-day
Why, he is as game little man as ever
stepped l have TO tight Corbett next
June, and sincerely hope l will beat him.
He was the better man to-day. 1t was not
a question of rounds, but simply case of
the better man winning"
WILMINGTON. Del. Jan. 25.-John L..
Sullivan said tonight be had expected
Corbett to win. but did rot think Mitchell
would be whipped in less than ten rounds.
1t was case of good little man against
a good big man, and the big man always
wins in such a case. When asked if he
intended 10 challenge the winner, Sullivan
said he had not yet made up his mind. as
Corbett already had match with Jack
son. He would wait until that was over
before deciding about challenge to Cor
bett.
LONDON. Jan. 25.-Frank Slavin was in
tervlewed about the result OF the Corbett-
Mitchell fight and said that although he
anticipated the result he was sorry Mitch
ell was beaten. Slavin said the National
Sporting Club was ready to back him to
fight Sullivan for $4,000 side. Slavin
said be thought Mitchell would have been
abla to hold out twenty rounds, but sup
posed his vindictiveness got the upper
hand and laid him at the mercy of a cool
opponent.
If Sullivan declines to fight me-" said
Slavin, Il shall challenge Corbett on my
own Aaccount for the championship of
r bo
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nghtnlng bolt. Tho big glove landed
fairly and sQuarely on Mitchell's face
and the Englishman fell upon the stage,
blood OoziDg from his mouth and staining
the rough pine boards of the ring. He
made one attempt TO move and then turned
over and lay with his face to the floor,
utterly and absolutely beaten, until his
seconds ran over and bore him TO his cor
ner, and with the cheers of 1000 people
dimly ringing in his ears he sat in his cor
ner trying TO realize the suddenness and
completeness with which all his hopes had
been blasted.
The crowd remained long enough to see
Mitchell to his corner, and while the fallen
gladiator was receiving the consolation of
his admirers and the sympathy of Pony
Moore, his father-in-law, Corbett was be-
Ing surrounded and crushed by frantic
friends, all trying to shake hands at once.
AS soon as the fight was over Corbett
shipped on his trousers again and drew his
towels about him. And, stepping lightly
as when he entered the ring, made his
way slowly back to the old kitchen in the
ward. where he had spent the hour before
the fight waiting for Mitchell to come.
Mitchell drew his old gray bathing-gown
over MS shoulders. and. aided by his
seconds and friends. was led back to the
cabin.
Preparations were then made to get the
hghters out OF the city. There was a great
crowd around the dressing-room until the
puRillsts were ready to leave, but the
majority OF the sports rushed back to
town as soon as the gong sounded the
death knell of Mitchell's pugilistic hopes.
The streets of the city were throrged
with people. strangers and residents alike,
all cheering the triumph of America over
England. Patriotism had broken loose in
the old Florida town, and as gigs and
as phaetOnS and taIly-hoS and hacks raoad
The morning call., 1894-01-26

back after the fight to the city. two miles
away, ladies and children put their heads
out of windows and came ont on the
porches of pretty residences and waved
handkerchiefs over the result. The hotels
were jammed with people and brass bands
were on the streets loudly blowing.
All the sports are arranging to follow
the fighters ont of the State. and the trains
tomorrow will carry the greater portion of
the men who came from all parts of the
country TO see the fight.
The morning call., 1894-01-26
A CORBETT-JACKSON MATCH.
The Santa Catalina Club Offers q
Purse of SIS, 900.

Los ANGELES. Jan. 25.-Immediately
after the news of the Corbett- Mitchell con-
test at Jacksonville had been received a
number of the wealthiest people in This
city formed the Santa Catalina Athletic
Club. and unanimously agreed to offer a
purse of $500 for fight between Cor
bett and jackson, to take place on the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
AN ALMOST FORGOTTEN MURDER.

In the express car of the north bound
Santa Fe train night before last there was
bundle that called up recollectiors of a
somewhat mysterious tragedy. The bum
die was enroute to II. w. Grant of On
tario, Canada and was forwarded by Ran
some Payne of Guthrie, Oklahoma. The
bundle contained the clothing and lot of
other small personal effects that belonged
to Charlie Grant who was so brutality muir
dcred near Edmond, Oklahoma nearly five
years ago For this murder Eddie Belden
was arrested, tried, convicted and senten-
ced to be hung in the Jail OF this
county. Afterwards on the pressure of
personal appeals from residents of this
county his sentence was committed by
President Harrison to Imprisonment for
life. He was confined 10 the Detroit
peniteutiary and died there q few months
ago. On his death-bed he declared his in-
nocence of the crime.
All this opens I'D the controversy OF the
murder and the tact that the party who is
thought to he the real murderer was never
captured. His name is Foster, and for
three years the United States officers have
spent hundreds of dollars searching for
him without success. Foster disappeared
two days after the Grant murder and has
been seen only ouce since by any person
who knew him. This was United States
marshal who tracked him to a boarding
house in New Orleans. He found him in
a room and when he ordered him to
throw up' he jumped through an open
window aud has not been seen since. Ii
is thought that he boarded boat and
sailed for either Vera Cruz or Honduras
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
PROBATE COURT RECORD.

Judge Stratton had another marriage
yesterday IN the parlors of the probate
court. John Brauscon of Alva, o. T., OBJ
tanned license to marry Hattie Thomas
of this city. They were II nice looking
couple and well mated and joy mounted
their countenances as they carried off the
marriage certificate.
NJ. w. Levy as administrator in the es-
tate of Nelson Davis and as guardian of
Frank Robertson handed in his third an
nual account for each estate. Both ac-
counts were filed, heard and approved.
Mich ael Bloch, administrator, presented
petition TO sell real estate for the estate
Josiah Reiser The said real estate is
a farm lying north Invest of this city, and is
valued at 5000. The petition was granted
and the real estate conveyed. Welcome
Holland also petitioned the court to cou-
vey the interest Of Maria Holland. de-
ceased, in said real estate, and the same
action was taken by the court as in the
estate of Josiah Reiser.
Four demands were filed against the
estate of David j. O'Neil. NJ. NJ. McCol-
lister for coroner's fees, 50. rs; Miss
Croker, nurse Of Mr.. ONeii, S55; for
funeral expenses, $S3; for expenses of last
sickness, SIS for moneys loaned.
In the estate of Calvin z. Marshall, the
new bond OF the eXecutrix was filed and
approved,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

The Wichita Council. No 80 U. C. T.
will hold a meeting SATURDAY night.
March 10, 1894 All members requested
to be present. Election OF offic ere.
Mrs MoIlie hartman, secretary, aDnoun-
ces that the cooking school will be post
poned indefinitely on account OF sickness
III the club.
There will be regular convocstion OF
Wichita chapter No 90 r A. N this even
ing, Friday, March Q. at $50 o CLOCK sharp.
Work in the march aud past.
The ladies' missionary meeting OF the
Christian church wIll meet this afternoon
at o'clock in the study Of The church.
A cottage service will be held by Rev.
john l. Won Herrlick. at the residences OF
Mrs George knorr. 523 South Lawrence
avenue, this evening al 7;45 o'clock. Short
service and address.
The young ladies who signed the Purity
pledge az Mrs. SCOTS meeting are Invited
TO meet AT Miss Jessie kendie's home, go
North Topeka avenue, this afternoon al
4:3e O'Clock.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
MANDAMUs GRANTED.
Judge Stratton Reversed Blu viii He go to the
Supreme Court.

| In the district court yesterday tn. ap-
plication of George X. Campbell for a man.
damus compelling Judge Ssratton to fol-
| low the conditions of the will of John
Hagerman in the appointment of an ex-
ecutor was sustained by Judge Reed. Az
appeal will be taken to the supreme court.
When John Hagerman made his will in
1890 Colonel Nicholas Bird wrote it for
him and the executors appointed were
Robert McFarlane and a son of Mr.
Haoerman's. The latter being a nom
resident he could not act, and on the sug-
gestion of Colonel Bird. George E. Camp.
bell was appointed. In the meantime
Campbell the sole executor. When Hag-
erman died no will was found, aud Of
course, Mrs. Hagerman was executrix.
Melodies Bird in running over his day
books. found that he had made will for
Mr.. Hagerman, and, after good deal of
searching, he found it in little store
room attached to his office. He
put it on file In the probate
court in connection with Ben Bailey who
was attorney for the children of John
Hagerman by former marriage. This
changed the complexion of things and for
several days nothing but ''the Hagerman
case'' could be heard around the probate
court Colonel Bird about this time
turned up with note given to him by
JOnu dHgermaD, anu d lhWSuit ioliOWeu.
Colonel Bird insisted that the money was
due him and Mrs. Hagermau resisted the
claim. Several local experts were
brought in TO pass on the genuineness
of the signature to the note. Twelve in
telligent jurors listened to the case for
two or three days. 1t was admitted that
the signature was very much like that Of
john Hagerman, and yet it differed some
what in some respects from another sigma
ture of Mr. Hagerman's that was verified
by witnesses. The brains of the jurors,
the Judge and SIX or seven lawyers re-
volved from hour to hour to explain
the discrepancy between The two sig
natures, and finally it was learn
ed that one of the signatures
was made by Mr.. Hag erman while he was
sitting and the other while he was stand
ing. The effect OF these two positions was
demonstrated practically before the jurors
to their satisfaction and Mr. Birds claim
was acknowledged to be genuine. Objec-
lions were raised to George E. Campbell
for administrator and We're sustained by
Judge Stratton vino appointed Attorney
Frank Nighswouger in his stead. Mr..
Campbell did not like this and appealed
for Il writ OF mandamus in the district
court compelling Judge Stratton to ac-
knowledge him as the rightful executor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
PERSONAL POINTERS.

Sheriff Royse is on the trail of a criminal,
accompanied by Charley Burrows
Ms J. N. Huff entertained Mrs. Ed.
Woolheater of Colorado Springs during
tine week. Mrs. Woolheater formerly
lived at Newton.
Mr.. Gill the undertaken has returned
from Ohio, where he accompanied the re-
mains of MIR Miller, his brother-in-law.
John Bourgett has returned from Topeka
with his health restored.
Mrs. and Miss Rossler have returned
rom Kentucky whore they accompanied
the remains of Mr. Rossler for burial.
Mrs. Colonel Dyer rendered reception
to her friends yesterday that was largely
attended.
Mrs. Terrill has returned from Iowa
where she had been called by she an
nouncemeDt of the sickness of her mother.
She is at her post of duty again in the
High school.
Mrs. JuIii.. Duun's pupils will give a
recital Friday evening at her studio.
Among the names of the graduates of
the kaDsas City Dental college, publish
ed in the Times, Is that of Charles Allen,
son of DR.. 4. b. Allen of this city.
Harry Sutton is at Enid on detective
work. He is after girl who is alleged TO
have stolen some of her companions ward
robe last week.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
ANNA BROUGHT BACK:
She Strips Robert Williams Ward Robe and
flees the strip.

She didn't know way she took them is
the reason Anna Shea gave Officer Sutton
when he arrested her yesterday at Enid
and asked her reason for stealing valise
of clothing from Robert.
Mr.. Williams is merchandise broker
with offices at 149 North Emporia avenue,
where the jobbers may order through
him their goods from the manufacturers
Anna is a colored girl who worked in the
family of Mr.. Williams at his residence
704 North Fourth avenue of thi city.
About two weeks ago Anna saw
a chance to go to Enid. Some
people whom she knew had started a laun-
dry in that place aud had told her that she
could work with them AS cook. She set
preparations to leave. Mr.. Williams va
Iise met her eyes and Mrs. Williams ward
robe so she deftly packed it full of a
travelling trousseau and skipped for Enid.
Mr.. Williams secured the services OF
officer Sutton and they soon tracked the
fleeing damsei to her destination and yes
terday had warrant issued with which
Officer sutton made the trip, secured the
culprl5 and brought her and the
valise back Oh the 1880 train
last night whence she was conveyed
to the city prison. When asked If she had
ever been in prison before she said: Eyes,
on account of that peach orchard" refer
ring to some trouble Of last summer.
Anna is verv slender girl aud must
have had some difficulty in carrying the
vaIise, for it contained nearly $50 worth OF
clothing. The following articles We're
found in it: one cloth cape, one wool
dress, one summer dress, white lawn
wrapper and several white undershirts;
and not to be without the complete toilet
of a lady OF quality, an expensive bottle of
perfumery.
The whole outfit was valued at $50,
which will make the charge against her
grand larceny.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
JOE FENNEL'S TROUBLE
lie is Charged With Embezzlin- Young
Lady Watth.

Joe Fennel was bound over in the police
court Yesterday under bond of 800. and
\. NJ Fennei went his surety.
Joe is charged with embezzlemeut. ard
his case is Il warning TO all young men.
Like many another young gallant, Joe
was at party with one of the fair daugb-
tiers of the city, when. in a manner pecul-
lar 10 the sex, she said, Joe. here take
my watch, ana keep it for me till the party
is over"
The watch was, of course. in her
way, and the accommodating Joe
toak charge of the precious little ticker,
thrust il in his pocket and felt is proud A.
a mau who has his likeness put in the
crHter OF photographers show case.
When the time for restoration came
the gallant young fellow grabbed for his
pocket, eszd vacsnrly at the air and ex-
cisimei, It's goue!' But wheref No one
could tell. He said it WAS either lost or
stolen aud Size Claimed the latter was COR
rect aud tina, Mr.. Joseph Fennei WAS the
one no stole il,
Ofhcer Cone WAS sent for and her words
took such action that the gentleman In
QUesgson finds the old addage true about
tie course of true love being over tie
Ozark mountains.