The herald., 1895-10-28
CORBETT SLUGGED THE AIR
And Vowed He'd Mash Poor
Lanky Bob
A "STRAIGHT TIP" IS OUT
The Telegraph Company Is Stringing Its
Wires
Gov. Clarke Doesn't Care How 1uch Fighting
Is Done, If Conducted Privately.
Hot Springs the Place


stable Allen =. Davis of Hot Springs was
in the city today and gave out informa-
on which leaus those who talked with
MIN to believe that Corbett and Fitzsim-
mons will tight in private not far from
Hot Springs Que day about the latter part
of this week. Last Friday morning Cor
bett was supplied with newspapers CON
tainipg intimations to the effect that he
was aoout to quit the state to avoid a
meeting with FitzsImmons. After perus-
ing the papers it is related that be frac-
tured the adjacent ozone with ponderous
swipes and vowed that he would stay in
Garland county and make mince meat,
metaph orically speaking of Julian's man.
He at once pitched into theswork Of train
ing, Just as il he really were to fight Fltz-
simmons on October 3lst. The prevailing
opinion ill Hot Springs sporting circles
is that the fight will certainly occur at
some point in or near Garland county.
Such an air of mystery surrounds the
whole proceedings tnat it is very hard to
get thoroughly reliable information on
the subject. but that preparations are
being made in quiet way for fight no
one doubts. Many Hot Springs people
believe the fight will occur at Whiting
ton park. the site orig inally selected, and
that the battle will occur on the date or
i4inally agreed upon. They argue that
the decision of the supreme court affirm
ing the prize fight law leaves the matter
exactly where it stood before Curbett was
arrested, and that it was virtually vic
tory for the fighters. The fact that the
Hot Springs Athletic club has engaged
a circus tent seems to indicate, however,
that some private spot has been selected.
close friend of Governor Clark has been
shown letters from Hot Springs which
terd to con firm the belief that fight
will occur. One of these letters is said
to have come from Attorney Martin, and
stated that preparations were being made
for "a private fight. Governor Clark, in
speaking OF this information. is said to
have remarked that he did not care how
inuch they fought, as long as it was con
Quoted in private and without being ad-
vertised.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-. Oct. 27.-An ac-
ton taken here last night by the Western
Union Telegraph company indicates tnat
the company. is in possession OF a
'straight tip" that the Corbett- tits m
mons mill is to he pulled off at Hot
Springs. Ten days ago the Western
Union company sent twrnty-eight line
men here to rebuild its system of wires
in this city. The work has Just bean
fairly begun and the system is in a state
OF chaos, with.thirty days work necessary
to complete 1t. However q telegraphic
order was received ordering the twenty
eight men to take the first train for Ill ot
Springs. This is taken as an indication
that the fight is to take place at some
secret spot near Hot Springs, and that
the men are wanted to erect telegraph
-
line gang ana his men seem to be as
much in ignorance of the true meaning
OF the order rs anyone else.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, Oct. PA speciai
to the Commecial Appeal from Little
Rock. Ark, saws:
Governor Clarke received information
today. from Hot Springs which convinced
him beyond question that an effort will
be made to pull off the fight at Hot
Springs on schedule time. Form what
source ne received the information he
declined to state. The governor still says
he will preventEit. He cares not whether
it takes place publicly or privately.
1.-The men shall not fight on Araknsas
soil. "
1t is believed that Fitzslmomns will be
arrested imme ediately ON arrival in the
state and placed under heavy peace
bond. Governor Clarke says he has been
informed for several days that an effort
Will Db lnHut W pun blle ne III Jll III PRIV
ate, which fact will compel him to be
absent on Arkansas day at the Atlanta
exposition.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. PA special to the
Republic from Hot Springs, Ark, says:
Matters with reference to the Corbett-
Fltzsimmons fight are in statu quo this
evening. When FItzsimmons arrives
next Wednesday matters will at once
come to a head. Brady and Vendig claim
to know nothing definite. Cor bett Is in
active training at Spring Lake ana is said
to be in fine condition. Many people Wis
tied his training quarters today to watch
MIN work. While engaged i'll boxing with
McVey, the latter lost his temper and Cor
bett put him out" ana then cautioned
HIM not to act so again.
A large number of visiting sports ere
already here and still pouring in ana it
looks now like something will happen.
Vendig SAID tonight that if the men were
prevented form meeting here the Ell Paso
proposition would be accepted by the
Florida Athletic club, who would make
an effort to get the fighters TO meet there
the latter part of November. Prepara-
tions are being made here for the fight,
however.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark, Oct. o. Talk
of a fight between Corbett and FitZsim-
mons in private continues. 1t was said
Governor Clarke has representative here
who keeps him posted on every move
ment. The citizens commi ttee are un-
doubtedly anxious TO bave the fight
pulled off but they say nothing can be
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