The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-01-24

Al tic Ii ell Con-
fdent- Notes.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 23.-There val
be a spectacular feature in the record o.
pugilism in Jacksonville. Tcday befor'
the sun went down nearly half the militia
men of the state of Florida arrived in tb'
city. The bright uniforms and shining
guns of the citizen soldiers interested th'
population at large, and delighted th'
colored contingent in particular. The ar
rivals comprise the entire Second batta.'
ion of state troops.
Sheriff Broward said this morning thai
it WAS concluded that the injunction o.
The court might prove to be an lnstru
ment Of some consequences, even worthy
Of his official, If not personal, consldera'
Lion. This is the substance of what hs
laid today:
Il want to tell you that this fight won't
take place in DHval COUNT; but if the
judge or the circuit cour: today thinks
that the governor is wrong and that the
injunction is right, why, then, that's all
I've go; to say about it"
The argument upon the bill praying
for an in junction WAS called in the circuit
court before Judge Call, and the argu-
ment OF both sides was presented. The
Judge was understood to De of the deter.
mination to grant the Injunction prayed
for 1t the argument presented convinced
him that such u Contest as was indicated
in the articles of agreement were not il,
legal
Judge Call granted continuance of the
injunction proceedings brought by the
Duval Athletic club against the sheriff
until tomorrow morning. He also granted
temporary injunction, restraining the
sheriff from interfering until the case in
court is settled.
Speaking of Judge Calls probable
decision on the injunction, Manager Bow
den said:
IF the Judge says that this contest is
against the law we will at once declare the
fight Off and it will bs held nowhere. Ir,
however, the judge simply refuses the in
junction on some technicslity arising, and
does not pass on the law question, then we
will go ahead and pull off the fight where
it will not be interferred with
In the woods?"
Yes"
What woodsa"
FLORIDA woods"
Tangible evidence of the governors
position towards the Corbstt-Mitchell
hight presented itself when four companies
OF the Second battalion of the state militia
arrived in the city. Some of the soldiers
are far from pleased tonight at the Kisses
and groans accorded them by many peopls
lining the street as they passed by on the
way to the barracks. The soldiers, who
were In heavy marching order, marched
TO the Wilson battery armory. All the
way up the street they were met with
misses and taunting remarks, and a great
commotlon was created. In front of the
diooe saloon an unusually large crowd
gave vent to its displeasure by an unusual
volume OF bisses. Suddenly, under orders
from their captains, the soldiers lowered
their guns TO the position to load and
went through the motion. The significant
action only received the rldicule OF the
Crowd, and the soldiers proceeded on the
way. When they arrived at the armory
the men were disgruntled at the treatment
they had received
IF We face the mob" said one lieuten-
ant, ''and get orders to fire, We will do so,
and not in the air either. After the treat
ment we have received / know that my
men are very ill-humored, aud L think
they will shoot to kill should occasion re-
Quire it,.
Though it was generally understood last
night that the $4,000 should be placed in
tue hands of Referee Kelly today, it was
not done, and the indications are that it
Will not be till the fight is concluded
When John Kelly went to get the money
from tEe club today it was pointed out
that should the money be openly placed AS
prize for an Illegal contest. aud the con-
test shall be declared illegal. those who
are involved in such use of United States
currency may become answerable under
he federal laws. In this connection it
was pointed out that a certified check is
ciear OF AL collateral compl icatious such
as might attend the use of the currency.
The TACT that Kelly did not receive the
money became Current on the streets dur
ing the day, and created great excitement
among the sports, and by several the club
was condemned in the strongest terms.
Kelly, when seen. said that he believed
that everything WAS all right and would
lie tXed up tomorrow TO the satisfaction
Of all. Later In the day the club an
nounced that should the injunction be
granted them tomorrow the cash for the
check would at once be turned over to
Kelly. Ii the injunction were not granted
the fight would he declared off. In an in
terview Kelly said that he would uot con-
sent to to referee the battle if the money
were not in his hands before the contest
began.
Work was suddenly resumed this morn
ing upon the Jacksonville arena by the
Duval Athletic club, ana force sufficient
to complete it is on the ground. In addi-
tion the extension of tha Western Union
wires necessary is being made, and before
nightfall tomorrow the instruments will
be cut in." This action, after work had
been supposed TO be permanently stopped,
is causing any amount of talk, and seems
TO indicate that the club has the highest
trump still III its band, and is only await
Ing the last trick to play it.
ST. AUGUSTINE. Fla, Jan. 23.-Cbarley
Mitchell is now entirely ready for the
fight. His last work was compiled ed today.
and from now on he will quietly rest until
be enters the ring. He is still very conf
dent, and laughs at the odds quoted
against him. Concerning the proposition
10 adjourn the fight, Mitchell is very en-
phauc IN his refusal to acquissce in II. Il
Will listen TO no such proposition, unless
il is made worth my while" he said.
The Mitchell party profess 10 believe that
the fight can have but one result, and that
the utter rout of Corbett. Late tonight.
when word was received that the club
would declare the fight off unless the in
junction were granted, the Mitchell party
expressed a belief that the fight would
ultimately be pulled off despite the clubs
dunk.
ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. Ex-Governor
Mort hen has received information that
The Corbett-Mitchell fight is likely to take