The San Francisco call., 1897-02-23

of the world to me, didn't it? Now,
where does Mr.. Corbett come in for his
claims for the championship? He signs
all of his show bills, James J. Corbett,
champion of the world, when in reality
am the only simon-pure champion.
But l do not care to dispute this mat
ter with him at the present time. He can
claim to be the President of the United
States if he wants to, but there Will be
different story 10 tell on the evening of
the 18th of March. l will be square with
him then for all of the indignities he has
attempted TO heap upon me-"
This afternoon the Cornishman became
more reasonable with his trainers and con-
sented to indulge in some exercise. Hickey
and Roeber chlded him about 1t by telling
him that he was taking the advantage of
the absence of Martin Julian, his maaa ger
and brother-ln-law. This 'ried" Fitz-
simmons and he made an engagement
with both of them for heavy bouts late in
the afternoon.
Immediately after luncheon he ex-
pressed a desire to take jog into town,
and, thinking that he meant it, the train
ers hitched up buggy and instructed
Fitzsimmons to take a grip on the rear
axle and run behind the vehicle. The
Cornishman ran a few hundred yards
through the deep snow and then called a
halt.
1t was too wet and sloppy, he said, and
getting into the buggy he rode into
Carson. He made a few purchases OF
underwear and sweaters, ami then rode
back to the ranch.
Upon his arrival there he stripped and
cuffed Hickey around the gymnasium for
a quarter of an hour, and then seized
Roeber around the neck for wrestling
bout.
FitZsimmons alternated with his train
ers until both were tired out, but did not
give any evidence of fatigue himself ex-
cept for the snuffling resulting from a
light cold he contracted at Salt Lake.
The tall fighter boasts that no cold ever
clung to him more than week, and this
being one that he considers not severe he
pays practically no attention TO it.
After the rundown Fitzsimmons took
matters easy and declared he would do
NO more work until tomorrow. Then, he
says, he intends to begin with long road
run in spite of the snow and slush. He
argues that man can cultivate good
wind by running through the snow as
well as by sprinting over dry roads, and
at all events he intends to try the expert
ment.
Corbett put in quiet day out at Shaw's
Springs, but nevertheless it was day of
hard work and serious training. James
L. went 10 bed early last night and had a
great sleep. In consequence he arose
strong ana fresh, and ordered out his
traine RS for the days work. The bulk of
this unpleasant labor fell upon Billy
Woods and Joe Corbett, for big Jack Nc
Vey, the wrestler, is still sick and unable
to work.
Indeed, it may be week yet before Nc
Vey can again don the harness, for the
climate has prostrated him, and he may
have TO go through a siege of pneum onia.
Woods was compelled TO again don the
pneumatic mask in order to escape broken
jaw or other damages TO his countenance,
and it was well that he did. for Jim
lashed out his blows vigorously and sew
eral times sent poor Billy staggering over
against the wall, mask and all Joe Cor
bett stepped into the bresc when Woods
had enough, and when Joe called time
they all stopped for few games of hand
ball. After that there was more boxing
and then a rundown before lunch.
In the afternoon this performance was
repeated, but in the presence OF a larger
crowd of visitors than called at the springs
during the morning. Corbett is worried
over the lack of exercise he gets because of
the unfortunate illness OF McVey, and tele-
graphed 10 his brother, Harry, in San
Francisco this afternoon to engage Pro-
fessor George MiehIing, wrestling Instruc-
tor of the Olympic Club, or Vincent
White, if possible, to take McVey's place
until ne RECEIVERS.
Corbett says that wrestling is one O! the
most impoI tant features of his training.
and he cannot shape himself for the fight
without it. The pulling and hauling he
gets by this method harden him for the
cnnches which he expects will play an
i'm portant part in the coming contest.
The champ was overioyed tonight
by the receipt of news that his wlfe and
sister would leave San Francisco for Car
son next Friday evening. He says he is
lonesome and believes that the presence
OF the ladies will add new life 10 the
training quarters. Mrs. Corbett will su
perintend the cooking OF all OF Jim's 8
meals. 1t is not known whether or not
she will remain here until the 18th of
March.
Ground was broken this morning for
Dan Stuarps mammoth amphitheater A
number of men provided with teams at
tached to "V' scrapers went to work at
daylight and by this afternoon had the
site completely cleared of snow. Then
a stake was driven in the center of the in-
closure and horse and plow attached to
a rope $50 feet long were sent around in a
circle.
This marked off the size of the proposed
building-300 feet in diameter-ahd the
work of LAYING the foundation began right