The sun., 1894-01-28
GOTHAM GREETS CORBETT.
= GREAT DEMONSTRATION Nv BoNoR
or THE CHAMPION PUGILIsI.


Cbsnpion urd = Bis Reeepticn At the
Madison squsre Gsrssn Last Might.
James J. Corbett the cham picn pugilist Of
the world received a great reception yester-
day upon his return from jacksonville. His
party arrived at the Pennsylvsnia depot. Jer-
sey City. at 1898 o'clock In tho afternoon. and
fully 5000 persons we're there to greet the
champion. When the huge engine pulled into
the depot there was a mad rush to get near
Corbett's car The police OF Jersey City had
contemplated this unusual dem onstraiion. and
a squad OF bluecoats OF the First precinct.
under the command OF Sergeant O'Brien and
Roundsman Woolhavsn. were on hand TO pre-
serve order. They fought the crowd back
with their clubs, and as they had to contend
with a rather unruly lot. their Efforts It IL safe
to assume. were not attended with little dif-
nculty.
When Corbett made his appearance pan
demonium broke loose. After quiet had been
restored Jim bowed his Acknowledgements.
and waved his hand exutingly in tho air
Thon. with a look which indicated that he
would like to go upon his way he jumped from
the car and was escorted safely by the police
20 a large tally-ho drawn by four prancing
black horses. The tally-ho. which was char
tered by the Volunteer Football Club OF this
city was Rorgeously bedecksd with flags and
bunting CorDett occupied a rear seat. The
Old Guard Hand led tho way to the ferry
boat: followed By the tally.ho; Then came
On the tally-ho were Col. john Hopkins, GiIly
Bure members Of the Volunteer Football Club:
Jim Mcvsy. Tom Tracey and Dan Creedon. tho
California horseman; W. " Fleischman. and
Steve irodie.
procession reached Des6rosses street, The
rews OF Corbetts arrival had preceded him.
and q mammoth crowd collected Everybody
not to be frustrated in their endeavors to carry
@ ont their purpose either oncers FiSn McJne;;
haa h' ali rnp they % Could DO DO tN to hold H!'es the
gathering in check; They, succeeded to a
who wanted to shake hands with ,Miichelrs
cpnGneror. Bowing to the ,neyitaeIe, able, ths
to hS n
ness man. The band at last found an omen.
:ScE ss Sp .Gs .fs.a
the routs the champion was chsersd. He was
spondod by doftiing his hat.
The crowd in front Of the Coleman House
Corbstt at Debrosses street As soon as they
espled the cham pion his conveyance was
was with a great deal Of dinicuity that no
coached the ot1ice and registered his name
He was assigned to room IL on the first floor
li.ved himself OF his travelling attire. and
after taking a bath sat down on the sofa and
When a STS reporter saw the champion he
looked a. Il he had lust come out of band
we're clear. and save for saT swollen % nj lett hand
which by the way, Il, does . not not cause him any in;
been, through a hurricane encounter with
Charles Mitchell few DAYS ago.
never felt better In all ny iite;" he said to
iisra.dLnE h. proposed fight, with Peter
aatra hAa ~ A.. t.K
willing to fCht when there is a suficient In
centiye. But can't tight right awav.. for
to begin training now / might get stale. Twill
60 to England 10 April and make tour OF the
@ pae Tnf train battle .a wssE wss GT tsss
eSnt and be II the ne best po!ssiele GSnditi9n
i'm material to me whore the fight takes place.
would prefer to stay in America II thoy give
How about Fitzslmmons2" ?" tho reporter
Well" replied Jim. after some dellberation.
you know that he isn't in my class. He's a
middle weight; When he is through with Dan
say Is to his saying that % he wants Hn to meet e
me In a limlted-round bout or to a finish. | |
must answer him that II is blntf pure and
game. we'll and good. Let him get the money
and viii give him the chance"
presented h i'm with handsome gold match
day day night IN his pas G" Gentleman % On 1Scs." MS
Mhen asked whether he would appear a.
he would eonsider ns it, II. sroea a eISwins Ts sh
terms OF the Englishman and regarded him as
/ eophrnGeGns fellow, Bplddie Ihoths is with
vate secretary.
AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.
, The simple announcement that Champion !
Square Gaiden last night drew crowd OF
!.1OO sporting men and others. who tlled the |
immense amphitheatIo TO Overlooking.
began. a long lips Of men Kept the ticket |
SO eTs In the Ma ltson avenue entrance busy |
was lam at all the entrances that made the |
eyes Of The managers sparkle loyfully.
Corhett name was On eyerybody's tongue. |
and those sports who hat been fortunate |
enough TO SEQ 'ao battle in Florida quickly be-
journey. but who were only TOO an K lous to hear
the story told over again.
One lnan wanted to know II Mitchelrs nose
b hear lust how Cor6eit delivered ;Re iinsi
sTs to earn | Just % WHAT Mitehs MieI'eS SAID os 10
the champion that caused tho latter 10
ond round; and that brings to mini The fact
I3ss .2r6stt told d5s SyS r.E%r,sr that
they stood IN the ring.
9i course the gallery gods who always talk
nght in loud tones ON such occasions were on
and Mott streets, and hung over tho rail OF the
top balcony until their, faces were as red as
beets: They howlsd continually for do cham
pesn" ana Euysd everybody in sight.
The second balcony was also crowded at an
early hour. but the occupants Of the seats
there were much moro quiot than the gods"
Above them.
The arena and box seats were nearly all sold
II ~ each. out the great mass Of dead game"
EsntleInsn preferred 70 pay merely an admis-
! The entire aoOr oi the Garden was clear
This was devoted TO those WIN wanted 10
stand ~ and there were enough oi them to
make the erowding and Iostling most uneom-
In the centre OF the building a regulation
.Wenty. .four-iuut ring had been erected. }
Around this were arranged settees for police /
)fficials and invited guests. and behind these !
we're the press quarters. hOp-s strung through
stout posts kept the crowd back. although
hey did deal OF pushing and wriGgllng TO
zee the fun.
Outside the Garden pandemonium reiGned
'uprema Enterprislng spsculatoTs did
hIiying business for while, but as they
loisied the prices the enthusiasts held back
Ind hung onto their coin.
AZ the Fourth avenue entrance a great game
u get IN Tor nothing II you can" WAS in
,rogrsss. Tut as a rule IL proved unsueeessful. |
The grnn guardian Of the door there wouldn't