Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-27
THE RECENT MILL.
coRBETT. MITCHELL q co. GIVE BOND
TO APPEAR IN COURT.
Possible TIfzsimmons-Creedon Fight In
March--Champion Jim and Jackson
Other Fight Aftermath.

tOrneyS n. w. ,ockrtil anu JODn T.. idIi-
ridge. The argument was brief on both
sides, and at it's conclusion the defend
ants were placed under bond to appear
before the Criminal Court on the second
day OF the next term, which will fall
on Wednesday, February 9th. The Coun-
ty Solicitor filed information In the case
as follows:
state Of Florida VS.. James J. Corbett
Charles Mitchell, j. T.. r. Bowden, ct
al.
'In the name and by the authority of
the State of Florida, j. u. Christie. Coun-
~ Solicitor for the county OF Duval, pro-
scouting for the State of Florida, in the
said county. under OATH information
makes that James J. Corbett and Charles
Mitchell, OF the county OF Duval and
State Of Florida, on the 18th Of January,
In the year 1894. In the county and
State aforesaid, did. in pursuance Of
previous appointment and arrangement
made. meet and engage in fight with
each other; and your informant aforesaid,
upon his oath aforesaid, further informa-
ton makes that j. +. T. Bowden. Louis
&. Sihler Il. +. Blake, G. w. Richardson,
Joseph Vendig. Harry Mason. Charles
II. Smith. John Kelly. Billy Thompson.
Dan Creedon. Thomas Tracey. William A.
Brady. Bat Masterson. II. II. Mcmillan,
Jack Dempsey, Al Smith. Jack McAuliffe.
and Billy Taylor, of the county and State
aforesaid, on the 25th day of January,
a. D. 1894. In the county and State
aforesaid, were then and there present at
such fight aforesaid, between the said
James j. Corbett and the said Charles
Mitchell. contrary to law. then and there
aiding seconding, advising encouraging,
and promoting such fight between the
said James J. Corbett and the said Charles
Mitchell, contrary TO the form or the
statute in such case made and provided,
and against the peace and dignity OF
the State of Florida.
j. B. CHRISTIE. County Solicitor.
THE BONDS GIVEN.
The amount OF bail having been fixed,
the bonds were made as follows: James
j. Corbett bond. 5000; sureties, G. l..
Bucki and T. V. Cashen. Charles Mitch
ell. bond. 5000: sureties. i. r.. Gcnoyar
and r. V. Cashen. j. II. Vendig, bond.
$500: sureties, II Mason and 7. V. Cash
en-. William a. Brady, bond, $500; sure
ties. G. l.. Bucki and r. V. Cashen. Billy
Thompson, bond $500; sureues, +. j.
Genovar and T.. " Cashen.
As soon as the bonds were signed Cor
bott. who was anxious TO get away, shook
hands with his friends i'm the room. and was
especially cordial in his farewell greetings
10 Billy Thompson and Mitchell, as was
also Brady.
OVATION TO CORBETT.
After leaving the courtroom Corbett
came down the street. and stopping at the
Globe. received great ovation and shook
hands with the crowd until his arms must
have ached. Together with his party he
then went TO the Florida Central and Pc
ninsular depot. where "A special train wait
ed to carry the world-bcater through TO
New York.
Mitchell and his party remained in the
city until 2.2j i. NJ. when they entered
a special car provided for them on the
Florida Central and Pennsular regular
train and followed the champions party
East. The champion went TO the express
office before leaving and sent 10 his own
address In Boston $4,000 in cash. The re-
naming 5000 of the purse he had changed
into crisp. new slOO bills and these he
gave away 10 his friends and helpers.
POSSIBLY ANOTHER BATTLE.
There may be another battle In Jackson
Vile on the 18th Of next March. Articles
were signed in this city yesterday morn
Ing for "A glove-contest between Bob Fitz-
simmons and Dan Creedon. to take place
on that date.
The men will fight at middeweight for
$4,000 aside before the club Offering the
best purse
Colonel j. u. Hopkins, agent for both
parties. signed the articles Of agreement,
and went 10 see the Duval Athletic club
on the purse question. The club has not
yet put up purse, but may do so. II
all depends on how the present legal
proceedings come out. If nothing Is done
10 prevent glove contests the club will
put up "A purse. 1T will also build n hand
some clubhouse In this city and endeavor
10 pull off three fights every season.
JACKSON IN JUNE.
James J. Corbett, champion Of the
world, will have TO fight for the title
some time I'm June. and Peter Jackson
will be the man who Will go up against
him. Last night "Parson" Davies sent
a telegram TO his brother, Vera Il. Davies.
in Chicago, TO put up the second deposit of
$1,000 for the tight in the Stockholders :
hands.
The stakeholder is VIII A. Davis. of
the Haymarkei and Columbian theatres.
and he now holds $500 of Corbett's and
Jacksons money-S2.OO0 for each man.
Parson Davies said: 'They say I'm too
foxy to let Jackson go up against Corbett.
do they? Well. they can say what they
please; but the second deposit going up
just on the heels of Corbett's victory looks
like l mean business. does 1t not? l have
got a wonder, and the people will see il
when Jackson and Corbett meet. The
fight will take place between the Goth
and 3Oth Of June before the club offering
the largest purse"
THE SPORTS DEPART.
Nearly every out-of-town sport who
could pay his hotel bill left town last night
4 faxp "A ha the = m
the majority were afraid of sharing the
fate of the members Of the Duval Club
1. e., being put under bonds TO appear as
abettors of prize-hght, and left as
quickly as possible.
About $4,000 passed through Bookmaker
Stedekers hands Nearly as much more
was wagered on the outside al" Smith
is supposed TO have won more than any
other single individual.
Asking the Attorney General about the
continuance Of the case against Corbett
and Mitchell until the February term of
the Criminal Court. he replied: "These
cases were continued after consultation
with Judge Christie. the county solicitor,
and we both agreed that this was the best
course to pursue. ! also advised with
other attorneys familiar with the sur
roundngs Of the case. Public sentiment
here seems TO have been largely in favor
OF the fight and in such a state of feeling
II Is not deemed advisable by the State S
counsel TO go to trial. After the lapse OF
n month when the present feeling has
subsided, the trial can be held. free from
all eytraneous influence. IL is the deter
mination OF the State authorities to con-
Wet these parties " there is any law for
Il. and ] believe the law against fighting
by appointment. under our statute, has
beon violated II Corbett and others fail
TO appear for trial. their bonds. which are
large in amount. will be sued on, and the
defendants will be extradited from the
States where they reside upon the ap-
plication OF Governor Mitchell. The cases
al the proper time will be vigorously
prosecuted"
DUNAL CLUB DEFUNCT.
The Duyal Athletic Club no longer ex-
lists. II broke up in row to-day. Some
hard names passed between one OF the
members and Bowden, whose management
was severely criticised, and Bowden has
washed his hands OF the whole business
He saws that he will never try TO get
up another prize fight. This one has kept
him awake at nights with worry.
The other members Of the club are go
ing TO reorganize with outside capital
They are planning to build a fine club
house, with the expectation OF pulling of
Mt least three events each winter The
clubhouse will be on the plan OF those
In New Orleans and other large cities.
where pugillsm has heretofore fiourished.
A boxing Instructor will be employed.