The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-18

are as feather 10 a tom
Roeber announced his position by stat
ing that his money was on Fitz:
That shows what / think about the re-
suit He Is all right. He has worked
hard and faithfully, and could not be in
better shape He strikes like a mule
kicks No punishment coroett can give
him can knock MIN out. II Fitzsimmons
hits Corbett once, and he Is clever enough
20 co 1t before many rounds have been
fought, you will see Corbstt drop and De
carried to bis quarters
The party began preparing a little after
? o clock 70 start for the arena. being due
there under the order issued by Stuart at
10 sharp Not much preparation was neces-
sary. Fitz put on his cap and was ready.
He wore over his fighting costume Of green
tights and colorS. a suit OF lghs checked
II aterial, a blue sweater and ordinary
shoes. His trainers did not add 20 their
personal adornment, wearing their Gus
tomary clothing a red sweater. pair OF
OLD trousers and shoes 20 match Before
leaving the house Bob kissed the baby AMI
Mrs. Fitzsimmons. the latter saying TO
him: "pll expect 10 hear good news from
you"
You Will" repl'e7 Fitz.
She had no intention Of being present at
the fight for arrangements had been made
for courier service between the arena and
Cooks ranch. so that she would know with
The little party left the ranch in ample
time 10 make the journey OF three miles.
driving Ieisurely.
The helpers went ahead 10 get things in
readiness at the dressing room. kitz and
Julian rode In one buggy and RoebeT.
StelzLer and Hickey In another close be-
hind and within talking distance.
The road from the ranch 70 Carson Is
not lined with objects Of interest. It
winds through q maze OF sage brush for
half mile or more before the monotony
Is broken with anything worthy OF atten-
ton. Fitz was In excellent spirits and in
really good humor. talked aS muc1 as
USUAL to his associates and of course
abused Corbett, speaking of the hght as
his own His confidero- seemed 10 be so
great that there was no need for encour-
sgement from his companions.
''we wiz have the purse coming back. =
said Fitz.
sure" said Steiner.
How viii Corbett get out Of town."
asked Hickey.
an box car" growled Julian. with
Jim In the middle
All laughed at the allusion TO possible
funeral.
About halfway between Cooks ranch
and the penItentiary the road runs over a
little hin, from the top OF which can be
seen the upper part OF the rough frame
building. three miles away, in which Cor
: bett did his indoor work II stands ont
prominently, owing TO the elearness of the
atmosphere, and the more so. perhaps. be-
cause the construction board are not yet
weatherstained. A turn in the road
brought the building squarely in the faces
OF the party, and they could not avoid see
ing II unles they held their heads down,
and that they would not do. as they were
going TO the fight, not returning from II.
All saw the structure at the same time. and
Il naturally provoked talk.
''win they carry him inss" asked Fitz-
They viii carry him back replied
Julian, whereat all chuckled.
''I'n soon have my chance TO do him
up" said Fftz.
and stop his wind" put In Steiner.
Yes" said Fitz. CHATS all there is TO
him I only want 70 land once on him"
While passing the penitentisry, Just be-
yond the outskirts OF the city. very little
was said Fitzsimmons was particularly
silent He had visited the institution and
seen the footprints OF the prehistoric man
supposed by geologtSts to have been four
teen feet high White walking In the vi
entity the feet OF Fitz had not made as
large Impressions In the mud. but the other
end Is SO organized that y Is not improb-
abe that ne thought he was tust ss big
man as his predecessor. who took his road
exercise thereabouts more than 25000o
years ago.
II wss pretty generally known about
town what time the fighters were due. ard
the sidewalks in the south end were crowd
ed with people when the T'1tz party drove
by. There vas no particular enthusiasm.
merely 4 How are you, F1tz." or wish
you luck" or n limited cheer or two from
an acuuainta nee or adniirer. No time was
lost inside the city limits, the horses go
ing ar a good Jog through The streets, tbs
arena being reached without rnlshap As
soon az Fftz reached his dressing room he
was rubbed down. and in a short time was
prepared 10 answer n summons TO face
his antagonist IN the ring.