Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-26
jacksonville as Quiet as a Grave
yard.
NEARLY ALL THE SPORTS" ARE GONE.
Mitchell None the Worse for His
Defeat.
AFTER THE FIGHT GOSSIP.

all the sporting men who witnessed the
fight between Corbett and Mitchell have
left for their respective homes or for other
resorts, the only ones remaining being a
few who stayed over out Of idle curiosity to
see the. result of the cases against Corbett
and Mitchell, who are to be given hearing
this morning
Warrants were out last night for Jack
Dempsey and Billy Delaney, and it is
thought that the rest Of Corbett's seconds
were also wanted.
Mitchell is the most liberal minded Of all
the men who visited the arena yesterday,
for while everybody resorts more or less to
talk Of foul, Mitchell claims no foul and
says that Corbett did nothing more than
he would have done himself under similar
circumstances. He acknowledges his de-
feat in a manly way and does not hesitate
to say that he considers Corbett the very
best man in the world.
This city today Is like a graveyard COM
pared with the hustle and excitement of
yesterday.
element of last week has faded away and
to add to the depression a heavy fog and
wave of cold for this latitude has put in
It's appearance. The militia have ali gone
home. Corbett and his party will endeayor
to leave today. as the champion is billed
to appear tomorrow night at Madison
Square Garden, in New York.
Mitchell, who has become very fond Of
St. Al gustine. will go back there, and with
his wife will spend several weeks in rest
ing and enjoying himself. The English
pugtlist was bright and clipper this morn
ing and seemed none the worse for his de-
feat of yesterday. He speaks of it now in
the same manly way in which he took 1t
yesterday.
He was just too much for me-" he said
with a laugh. land 1 never had a chance
l would not be afraid to try it again, but
the result would not be any different. 1
could fight him a dozen times and might
possibly get one out of the twelve, but l
would not tip that to my friends as a sure
thing"
The entire Mitchell party in fact took
the defeat in a manner that has won
friends for them all. Yesterday Billy
Thompson, MitchelPs manager, received
from friend. wholesale liquor dealer
IN Louisville. an express package contain
ing a bottle of brandy and a letter of good
wishes for the Englishman. ending with the
following paragraph: This brandy is 100
years old. Take it with You into Mitchelrs
corner, use it and victory will perch upon
the banner of the Briton."
After the battle was over the genial Billy
somewhat disheartened, but still able to
appreciate humor. wired to his friend the
nonowlns contentious message: Brandy
was not old enough
Thompson. by the way, lost heavily on
the fight.
PuEfifsts' Cases Continued
The cases of Mitchell and Corbett were
continued this morning until February ~
in bonds of 5000 each. They agree to APP
pear In court here on that day. Although
the hearing was set for 10 o'clock. the
crowd began to gather around the doorway
leading up to Judge Philips court room at
$50. There were fully three hundred men
there when Corbett and Brady arrived at
9:4J.
The usual cheers greeted the champion as
ne stepped from his carriage and ran I'D
the stairs. He went into a little Jury room
OF the court room for a few minutes and
In the meanwhile Mitchell walked in, at
tended by his bondsmen and took a seat on
bench near the judge.
The defeated pugIlist was bright and
cheerful, although he said ne was not feel
iEg very We'll He complained Of rheuma-
tisin in mis- right shoulder and drew his
heavy ulster close to keep out the damp,
cold air. that blew in from the open door
There was red mark across The bridge of
his nose, and large pear-shaped hruise on
MS LETT cheek bone; a smaller mark of the
same nature being on his forehead
Corbett showed not sign of the battle,
and was as blithe as lark although very
anxious to get away from the court room in
order to start for New York.
The proceedings opened with a wrangle
between the attorneys over the disappear
ance of the legal papers containing the in
formation against the two pugilists.
1t was finally agreed that the case against
the principals should be tried and those
against the members of the Duval Club the
seconds and others, as accessories, brought
into court only in case Mitchell and Corbett
are proven guilty.
Then followed another long dispute be-
tween County Solicitor Christian and At
orney General Lamar for the prosecution
and Col. Cockrell and j. E. Hartridge Of
the defense over the specific wording of the
bonds. This tansle having been straighten-
ed out. -Corbetts bond was drawn up and
signed by Chas L. Buclli of New York and
Thomas Cashier Of Jacksonville.
AIitchell's bond was signed by T. V. Get
near and Thomas Cashier. AS soon as
Corbett's bond had been accepted a mo-
ton was made for his release. Judge
Phillips granted II and the champion.
hastily grabbing his overcoat and hat,
started from the room.
On the way out he crossed to where
Mitchell was seated and reaching out his
hand said, with pleasant smile, We'll.
good bye. Charley"
Good. bye Jim," said Mitchell cordially,
as he grasped Corbett's hand.
TN see you again. old man, remarked
Corbett.
Sure thing, Jim." was the reply. and they
separated.
Brady followed Corbett, shook hands with
Mitchell and hurried after his friends 1t
was fully twenty minutes after the de-
parture Of Corbett before Mitchell left and
walked slowly back to his hotel