The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-01-25

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al Notes.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jan. 24--As fore
shadowed in these dispatches last night,
the governor has made preparations to
add to his available force of troops already
In the city the entire First battalion, OF
practically the same strength AS the
Second, which arrived yesterday after
noon. The Jacksonville company was
auder arms by noon and the outside COM
,anies were already in marching trim, and
we're simply awaiting orders to start for
jacksonville When these men are
brought here the entire army of the state.
with the exception of few small COM
panies, will be concentrated here, in all
perhaps something over $500 men. The
officials have tried hard to keep quiet the
fact OF the ordering ont OF additional
troops, and even denied this morning the
summouing of the Jacksonville company.
The feeling among the troops already IN
the city still runs high against the treat
ment which they were subjected to last
night, aud the men discussed the ques-
iion all the morning
II had hard work last night" said an
officer this morning, 'to restrain some of
my men from firing upon the crowd, and
am afraid that the next time VIII not
De SO fortunate. Ii we are not offered any
more insults, however, L think that my
men will quiet down aud trouble DO
sverted."
The calling out of the troops is, without
ioubt, extremely distasteful 10 many OF
them.
The court before which the injunction
suit WAS brought listened TO the argu-
ments this morning. At ther conclusion
4 recess WAS taken until o'ceEk p ~.
The injunction was granted shoSlot s1ter
The court reconvenced. This wA allow
he fight to take place. 1t win be re-
membered that the case was To- one OF
the Duval club in its application for al
injunction restraining Sheriff Howard OF
Duval county from interfering with Il
glove contest between Ccrbett and Mitch
eli.
The sympathZers with the contest pro-
Moters had the town this afternoon. The
feeling akin to chagrin that possessed
them last night when the soldiers marched
into town was remembered only in its
humorous light today, after the decision
of Judge Call, issuing an injunction re-
strainipg the sheriff from interfering
with the contest The news of the
decision spread faster than does the rumor
of plague, and almost in a twinkling the
situation was changed from suspense to
certainty, aud the club was suddenly
seized with new zeal. The demand for
tickets at the Duval club was such that
nothing but system prevented wild con-
fusion and crush. Half an hour after
the decision a band wagon, having on it
signs and painted streamerS announcing
The Corbett-Mitcheil fight for tomorrow at
/ O'Clock, rolled into Bay street, and was
greeted with volleys of cheers. The cheer
ing swelled as the wagon proceeded up the
street. Every one apparently was enthu-
SIastic, and the town went wild.
Late this afternoon the betting was
livrlier than ever before, the visitors being
more willing than ever to risk their
money.
Attorney General Lamar this evening
received message from Governor Mitch
ell stating that martial law will not be de-
clared in Jacksonville. This makes the
great heavyweight ht contest for the worlds
championship certain.
When Mitchell arrived at the ST. Angus
tine dock this morning he was greeted by
u tremendous crowd. Everybody was
frantic with anxiety to see the famous
pugllist. who received a regular ovation.
When he arrived in Jacksonville later IN
the day he was quickly driven to- his
hotel. He WAS locked up all the aftU..
noon, nobody being allowed to see hna
His work today consisted only of
a five mile walk on the beach,
followed by a rundown. LIS
morning he weighed 1921 pounds
aud is in condition to fight tor his Ne.
He was very moderate about the coming
fight, and would only say: Il think l
have mighty good chance, much beuAer
than Tn tha hating ia
Corbett never licked me, and he don't
know that he can. He only thinks he can
Well, don't. and that's all there is to it,"
MAYPoIT Fla, Jan. 24-This, the last
day before his fight, opened with haze
envelopng the Corbett tent. Corbett re-
tired early last night, but with as little
concern for the battle ahead AS though it
were still far off. He bounded up stairs to
his bedroom three steps at time, and
with Good night, sweetheart 10 his
wife, closed the door behind him, and ten
minutes later was sleeping restfully. Hs
slept late this morning and awoke feeling
well. 1t WAS intended originally that the
whole party should leave for the battle
ground before sunrise this morning, but
the new legal phase brought with it a
change, and the Camp is now in readiness
10 disappear on orders from the club
CorDeti is worried only over the possibili-
lies of the match being called off or post
pone0. lie lmaglueS that something VIII
crop out at the last moment which will
deny HIM chance of measuring his reach
with the Briton's.
Dempsey arrived here on the evening
train, aud wiz remain close by CoraefSs
side untH the refeHee renders his dxSlkiSs.
Corbett dispatched number of teie
grams TO friends today, assuring each of
his victory, and saying that he WAS fseEan,
fine. La one to his brother in CalKoruk
The champion says:
Don't pet on the rounds; play result at
any odds"
NEW YORK, Jan. 24-Leading sports
give their opinion on the outcome of the
fight AS follows:
- Billy Edwards-It will be long and
close fight. If after twenty rounds it is
not decided. l have plenty of money at
Two 10 one which says thai Corbett Will be
the victor
Sam Emsry-I favor Corbett, but am
satisfied that Mitchell will put up big
fight, and it may bs a draw.
John Hackett-lt is equal chances for
both men.
Dave Holland-Corbett will win inside
Of fifteen rounds; but no matter how long
Che fight lasts, the Californian will be the
victor.