The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-19
Railroads and Hotels Are Get
ting Things Ready
CORBETT IS DISGUSTED
Because Fitz Is Not Also in the Legal
Stew
The Habeas Corpus Case Was Adjourned
That the Champion Tight Give
Physca Culture Show

ing ~ the Sner11I anu arralSneu DelOre u
justice of the peace on a charge of con-
spiracy to commit assault and battery
upon the person of one B OBJ Fitzsimmons,
by agreeing to engage in prize fight
with him. The affidavit of the prosecuting
attorney stated that there was danger OF
such meeting resulting In the defend
ant doing Fitzsimomns great bodily
harm. Corbett was released upon Pc
tition to the judge of the chancery court,
of whom, he asked writ of habeas cor
pus on ths ground that he was not con-
templatlng the violation of any law of the
state, hence he was being illegally re-
strained of his liberty by the sheriff.
The justice thereupon passed Corbett over
to the chancery court. The taking of testi
mony began at las, but adjourned
shortly afterward, so that Corbett might
take the O'Clock train for Little Rock.
deputy went along to see that Corbett
got back in time for the reconvening of
court tomorrow.
Corbett expressed much indignation at
Fitzsim mons, who is sulking in Texas,
while he is going through the ordeal
alone.
~ am disguised with Fitsimmons' con-
duct" Corbott said. I'll he were here
and subjected to the Same annoyance
and delay as I, | would not care SO much.
but while my time that ought to be put
in in training, is being taken up IL this
way Fitzsimmons is loafing around
Corpus Christi, playing cards and con-
graduating himself that l am getting the
worst of it. | do not even have to do
this. l have nothing to gain in besting
Fitzsimmons. l am champion. He is
q midd le-weight, with aspirations t, my
position. He does net even have his
forfeit money up, and has nothing to lose
at all. He wires he fwon't be here till
the day before the fight. and it begins
to look as if ne dues not intend to come
at al"
Corbett is in excellent spirits except
for the legal annoyance Incident to max
ing this test Of the laws and Ghafes only
that he cannot put in the time training.
LITTLE ROCK, Oct. 1S.-Notwith-
standing the many conflicting rumors as
to the probability of the Corbett- Fitzsim-
mons mill being pulled off, preparations
along at Hot Springs. This TACT is caus-
ing some anxiety nong those who rely
upon Governor Clarke to prevent the
fight.
The railroads have big force of men
at work building side tracks for the &C.
hotels Fat Hot Springs are preparing for
the influx of the multitude.
Wilmington Park Is situated at the end
OF the valley and is surrounded on three
sides by steep mountain slope foi M ng
| n natural support for the seats All that
seats on the II ountain side in a stalr-ste p
fashion. An immense canopy will cover
the park.
Corbett, with his aggregation of pugi-
lists, is in Little Rock and gave per.
Torrance at the opera house tonight.
Brady, who is IN The city tonight With
the Cobrett show, says that President
Dan Stuart wired Bob Fltzsm m ons that
II he was not in the state Monday night
the fight would be declared off. Brady
said: ''If Fitzsimmons will come here
and stand the same trial that CorbetJ has
done he will certainly have a chance to
fight. Chancellor Leatherman will doubt
less release Corbett on a writ of habeas
corpus and the habeas corpus is right
SO sacred in the United States that the
governor must respect it,.
Brady was asked if he meant that
if the fight was not pulled off in Arkan-
sAs 1t would be declared off.
No, indeed he replied, but he refus-
ed to state what plans we're laid in case
the Hot Srpings deal should fall through.
NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-John L.Sullivan
in speaking of the coming fight between
Corbett andFitzsimmons. says it may come
off and then it may not. The big fellow
was asked whether he hadlany choice be
tween the two men. He replied that he
had not, but thought it would he great
fight.
~ wish in my heart to see it come
off, said Sullivan, ''as the future of box
ing depends on its final outcome. They
ara knocking the game all over the coun-
try, but it will rise again as sure as you
! live. Fitsimmons and Corbett are both
good fellows and they should be allowed
to box. When l was in the game Trey
never soblected to me. l suppose that
was because | am good fellow and he
smiled. who do l think will win?
Well, as said, l have no choice in the
matter. 1t will be fight for keeps and
both men will do their level best to win.
Corbett is clever man and so is FitZsim-
mons. They know how to use their
hands and they ARE no novices at the
game. Fitzsm m ons is said to be a hard
hitter; so is Uorhett He can blt DIS good
as any one, and Pm sure ought to know
'How long do l think 1T will last?
Well, to be plain. have not the slightest
idea. 1t should go twenty rounds if any
thing. The men will fight cautiously,
but will no doubt take things seriously
as soon as they have sized each other up.
II have no idea of returning to the
ring"