Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
PURSE AND SIDE BETS PAID Martin Julian Received Them From Stakeholder Smith. BILL BRADY WAS PRESENT Ftz and Corbett Have Chat In Which Ugly Threats Were Used-Pugs Anxious to
 Try at the Champion.

Carson, New, March 1s.-A number of sensational rumors which were tele- graphed to the effect that Fitzsimmons was dangerously i'll caused a little excite ment in town. When they became known there was a scurrying for hacks to trans port inquirers in Cooks ranch, and the jaded livery horses were robbed of an hours rest by these ignorant vaporings. When Fitzsimmons' quarters Were reach ed and the visitors mission made known, the champion and his family expressed indignation freely at the cruel canards. The fact is that Fitzsimmons at no time after he stepped out of the ring suffered any physical pain beyond that caused by a slight fracture of his right thumb joint which he received in the second or third round of the battle. piece Of flesh colored court plaster was over his cut and swollen lip, heighteninS of his or dinary ruddy complexion and white linen bandage wrapped around his thumb were the only evidences of the conflict.
 Martin Julian was deputed to answer coagnatulatory correspondence, a task which kept him glued to the telegraph counter for hours.
 Stakeholder Al Smith turned over the purse and side-bets to Julian this morn- ing in Dan Stuart's office. William A. Brady, Secretary Wheelock and few re- porters were present when the transfer was made After the checks were handed over to Julian Brady renewed his offer made last evening to back Corbett against Fitzsimmons for $2O,000. Julian's reply was evasive.
 He intimated that Fitzsimmons would soon retire from the fstic arena, and judging by expressions uttered by the champion it is not improbable that this will be on the programme. All along Fltzsimmons has asserted that this was the last time he would undergo the or deal of training. Fitzsimmons' reply to Corbett after they had shaken hands in Bobs corner yesterday indicated that the Cornishman was thinking of retiring.
 You've licked me fair and square" said Jim. Now, I want you to give me another chance.
 The champion replied coldly: Good night; will not fight you again.
 ''Then I will punch you on the head the first time l meet you on the streeet," was Corbett's retort.
 If you do answered Fitz- simmons with bitter smile and an even tone, q will kill you"
 Brady, however, thinks still that Cor bett is the better man of the two, and he is willing to back his judgment
 The Corbett party including Brady; McYey Woods, Delaney, White, Ed GreSn and Jeffries, deserted Shaw's Springs this evening. Brady and White will go east from Reno to New York to- night, and theothers return to San Fran cisco
 Martin Julian was disappointed at not being able to secure the Mechanics' pa vilion in San Francisco for an exhibition tomorrow evening He has accepted an offer on behalf of the champion for his appearance at Sutros' Baths, and the Haight street chutes on Sunday.
 According 10 his present programme, Fitzsimmons will leave Carson tomorrow with his wife and child Martin Julian, Roeber Hickey and Stelzner will accom- pany him. 1t is thought that as to the future Fitzsimmons will accede to his wifes desire of making her home in New York City.
 |. leaked out this evening that Dan Stuart had offered purse of S10,000 for a meeting between Fitzsimmons and Joe Goddard, to take place in Carson three months hence. Billy Madden, represent ing Goddard. jumped at the proposition, and Julian is thinking it over now. It will be lef. for the champion to decide whether he will defend his title. Mrs Fitzsimmons is violently opposed to the idea, and it is possible that Bob will heed her advice.
 Madden tried hard to get ma tch for Steve O'Donnell, but failed.
 Jeffries, l.he Los Angeles giant, who has been assisting in Corbett's training, is matched against Theodore Van Buskirk of the San Francisco Olympic club.