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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
C0RBETTs TRAINING QUARTERS.
Where the American Champion Pre-
pared for the Fight.

Where the American Champion Pre-.
pared for the Fight.
JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Jan. 25.-Cor-
belts training was done at Mayport a
small fishing station unknown to the world
at large until the advent Of the pugilist
and his party. and situated about twenty
miles from Jacksonville and seven from
Pablo Beach. the summer resort of resi-
dents Of Florida The hamlet of Mayport
Is but struggling one. possessed of few,
If any, natural attractions, but a spot well
fitted for the purpose of q pugilist In train
ing. The Atlantic stretches out its broad
bosom to the eastward, leaving a broad
and unbroken beach of firm white sand and
the WIDE river, st. Johns. courses past il
to the west. of the few cottages of which
the hamlet can boast. the Corbett party
secured four, and under their roof and on
the broad. firm beach the champion took
running.
With Corbett have been Billy Delaney.
his trainer. who helped him whip Sullivan :
john McNey, the wrestler; Dan Creeden,
the Australian aspirant for Fitzsimrnons'
scalp; Professor John Donaldson, New
York's expert boxing instructor; Dan Ira
cey, W. a. Bradley, Corbetts manager: and
Kid Egan, private secretary to the pu2f-
list
Corbett has trained hard and faithfully
every day since he arrived in Florida and
his appearance prior TO his departure from
his quarters fully justified the assertion of
himself and his friends that he was fit to
do battle for anything within the gift of
man.
Mitchell. the English pugilist. was, in
one sense, more fortunate than his oppo-
nents in the selection of training quarters,
for the place which he picked out IL far
from jacksonville, and. consequently, Mitch
ell has been subjected to fewer interrup.
tons from visitors. His quarters were
located on Anastasia Island. reached by the
jacksonville, Tampa and Key West road
and with him have been Billy Thompson
his manager; Jim Hall. Tom Allen, ex-
champion; Ba: Masterson and Steve Bro
die
Nftchelfs course of training has been
practically the same as that followed by
other putsillsts preparing for an encounter
hut In all of his training he has been sin
Sularly methodical and painstaking, and
has evinced thai intensity of purpose which
has marked his career. His time has been
divided between the punching bag. boxing
with Jim Hall, and long runs on the beach.
Barring the spraining of "a muscle in his
ankle. Mitchell has been free from troubles
during his weeks Of preparation, and was
in excellent trim for the fray when he ar
rived in Jacksonville from Anastasla Is
land.
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HISTORY OF THE MATCH.
How the Great Fighters Were Broush,
Together.

How the Great Fighters Were brought
Together.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 25.-The Cor.
bett-Mitchell fight today Is logically the
outcome Of the downfall Of the twelve
years idol Of the pugiiistic world. Mitchell
had fought draw with Sullivan when Sui
livan was in his prime. Before Mitchell
and Corbett met each other in the rim.
Mitchell, equally with the San Franciscan,
was a formidable claimant for the Jaurels
which Corbett wrested from the pride of
Boston in New Orleans September IA year
ago. When Corbstt was proclaimed ire
champion he had to face torrent of chat
lenges. Even then, however, there Was a
bitter personal hatred between the English
boxing champion and the new American
star.
1t was a public cry that Corbet. sncald
meet the handsome English lad list, end
the conviction settled itself IN t'orhe,.'s
mind that a fight with Mitchell that NO aid
be war to the knife was inevitable A lDng
prelude of cross-iiriIy in the press 'litt-
mately brought together the men AMI
their backers-Brady on behalf OF the
American III starred Squire Abingdon ON
behalf OF Mitchell.
An agreement was prepared. as sequence
follows sequence. early last summer, and
the month of December selected for the
late. NIhe articles or agreement lnciuueV d
stake of $4,000 each. to be posted by the
men, and an invitation to the then three
leading clubs in America to bid against
each other for the honor of the battle
ground. Even before the match was made.
Mitchell had signed promise with Charley
Noel to give New Orleans the preference.
but fighting got black eye In the crescent
city by the Huil-Fitzsimnlons fiasco, and
Coney Island was left to wrestle with Roby
for the contest of the lighters. Judge New
ton came out victor in me competition, but
prize fighting became an issue In New York
politics. Mayor Body signed the death
warrant of Coney Island. Roby had a ryro-
technic career, and then Gov. Matthews
prepared shroud for the club and its back
ers and, Mitchell and Corbett turned their
eyes southwark for money and a battle
ground. They dickered with the Olympic
Club of New Orleans, made their demands
decisive, and finally lost the opportunity TO
lection.
Then from among a mass of offers the
pugilists picked out the one from Jackson
Vile for serious consideration. J. T.. T..
Bowden, one of Jacksonville's first citizens.
was east when the death kneIl of Conay
Island was sounded. He rushed back here.
consulted the Florida statutes, found no
prohibition against boxing contests sound
ed the Oldest and the best and most infu-
entail citizens and found backing on both
sides; and the Duval Athletic Club was
born.
Then the commissioner of the club went
east, met the hackers of the pugilists. talk
ed business to them and obtained their sig
natures to articles of agreement. Under
the agreement the club offered a purse of
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POOR CLUB ARRANGEMENTS.
Jack Dempsey Had to Threaten I
Have Things Done Right.

Have Things Done Right.
JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Jan. 25.-The
weather. which babe fair during the early
morning hours changed, for the worse
shortly after o'clock, and the rain came
down in sheets. flooding the streets and
making everything nasty and uncomfort-
able.
The arena, which has no roof, except
directly over the ring, and the tables for
the newspaper men, is thoroughly soaked.
The soil of Jacksonville is composed en-
trely of sand. and the water soaked away
quickly. There is therefore q chance that
by the time the fight is called the mud may
have disappeared sufficiently to make
things not entirely unpleasant
The troubles of the poor Duval Club were
augmented this morning by Jack Dempsey,
who Is to be in the ring behind Corbett.
He went out to the arena to see that
everything was in shape for the contest
The Duvai Club said that the ring was all
right. Dempsey said 1t was not and de-
clared that unless certain matters were ar
ranged at once Corbett would not step into
the ring. The club had agreed to pad the
posts around the ring and had not done it,
Dempsey pranced around the ring and de-
clared that the platform was shaky even
under the feet Of middle weight like him.
self, and consequently 1t would not be solid
when the weights like Mitchell and Corbett
were rushing around upon it. He demand
ed that IL be made more solid at once, and
also asked that the ropes around the ring
be drawn taut. The club insisted that the
posts and platform were all right and then
Dempsey forgot his dignity and in a pro-
fame smile declared that the defects he had
pointed out must be remedied Immediately
or there would be no fight Fix these
things at once, or Corbett will never step
into that ring" he said.
The club gave in at once and hurried men
over to the ring to look after improvements
Jim Hall went over to inspect the ring on
behalf Of Mitchell, and heartily approved
of the alterations suggested by Dempsey
and intimated that as Dempsey had done
that 1t would be wise action on the part
of the club to get a move on itself * II
cared to see his principal in q fight. This
put the club officials almost into a fit and
1t started to do things with what passes for
hurry IN this deliberate land
The nearer the contest the worse seemed
to be the management of the Duval Club
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$4,000. and acceded to a demand Of the
pugilists for 5000 to cover training and
incidental expenses. The Coney Islands
original offer was $4,000 for the fight. Elk
ecutive interference sliced the purse In two.
After making the match, the Duval Club
proceeded to advertise 1t broadcast Then
kilograms began to pour into Jacksonville
protesting against the contest. Governor
Mitchell was driven to action. He ranged
himself in stern opposition. The impolitic
management here bid open defiance to the
authorities and then commenced the long
newspaper warfare between Jacksonville
and his excellency, eliminating In the mar
shaling Of the troops here, and the insti-
tuition of the action for an injunction. The
club won the legal tilt. the state gracefully
yielding. and the most interesting match
which pugiistic history records was per-
mitted to proceed to it's finale.
Tine fight today was under Queensbury
rules with five ounce gloves, with a referee
selected by the club, and with no limit to
the number of rounds.
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Its members seemed this morning more
than ever to Justify Mitchelrs caustic COM
ment: There amt man in II with brains
enough to have a headache"
1t was currently reported that the club
was selling tickets at all kinds OF prices
and charges are openly made that IL has
not hesitated to sell desirable seats in the
arena several times over. This. of course
meant that the mill between Mitchell and
Corbett would be the wind-up of a long
series Of petty rows and fights among the
audience.
The Troops.
Although the orders were received last
night for the dismissal of the troops In this
city, Adtutant General Houston, after con-
sultation with Attorney General Lamar. de-
cided to continue them under orders until
after Judge Call had announced his deci-
sion this morning. The men were disap-
pointed, as many had hoped to be able to
leave for their homes on the early morning
trains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25

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Combinations by the Senate.

The Senate in executive session has con-
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Edward W. s. Tingle Of Montana. to he
consul of the United States at Brunswick.
Germany.
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consul at La Guayra, Venezuela
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
bicIOEfca1 Society of Wasbiueton

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
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Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1894-05-17

itebenber Mann Namens Woulanoer.
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GNaSs2otbrtu0en.

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Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1894-05-17

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Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-06-11
IN THE JAWS OF A LION
A THRILLING SUNDAY NIGHT
SCENE.
A woman And Lion Give q Per
fOrmance Not Down on The
Bills-Raw Beet The Exciting
Cause of The Change.

CoNEY ISLAND. N. v, June 1l.-Mlle
Beatrice, lion-tamer at Londo,
circus, which is giving a wild anima
show on the old pier at West Brighton
had a narrow escape from being manglet
to death last night by lion.
1t was Just ten o'clock. The last per
iormance of the day was being given
and Beatrice appeared in the hall
climbed up the ladder leading to the
wild lions cage, and entered.
Her act with the wild beast is closed
by opening his mouth and kissing him.
Last night while she was making her
bold attempt to smack the lips of the
lion a man made his appearance near
the cage with box of raw meat.
The lion caught the sight of the beef and
in moment he unfastened Beatrice :
hold upon him and sprang upon her,
grabbing the left side of her face in his
mouth.
The women and children in the audi
ence screamed and the men rushed
around the hall looking for clubs and
sticks with which to beat the lion away
from the woman.
After plunging forks several times into
the head and body of the lion the train
ers managed to make him loosen his hold
and got the girl out of the cage. She
was unconscious and blood was pouring
from her face as she was carried to the
office.
Upon examination the doctor found
that the lion had succeeded in sticking
three OF his big teeth through the wo.
mans left jaw. Other parts of her face
were also chewed. 1t took some time
Tor the surgeon to stop he flo " of blood.
Mile. Beatrice is 20 years old. Her
father was lion tanner. and she went
into the business when II years of age.
She came from London with the show
three weeks ago.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-06-11

tween Europe and this continent, and
that to him New York City is largely in-
dcbted tor its elevated railroads.
Throus shout his large and honorable
career he proved himself to bc man of
comprehensive views and iudefatigable
purpose. Hc will ever occupy a distin-
guished place in the annals of American
enterprise and accomplishment.
Mr.. Field was born at Stockbridgc,
Mass, on November 80, 1919. At 10
wears of age he went to New York,
where he became established as a sue
ccsstul merchant. In 1858 he spent six
months in travel on the continent of
South America. On his return he inter
csted himself in tclcgraphic extension and
procured from the legislature OF New
Fnundland the exclusive right for so
years to connect that island with Europe
and the continent of America. In 1867
the first Atlantic cable was made, and
in August of that year the end of it was
landed on Irish soil. The cable broke
after 800 miles had been laid Two
other failures followed; but in 1866 sue.
cess crowned the efforts, and communi-
cation between the old and the new
world has been unbroken since that time.
Mr.. Fields services were recognized by
Congress in the gift of a golo medal.
England recognized his ability and per.
scvercnce, and in 1867 the French expo.
sition gave him the Grand medal.