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

put that fellow out. Just be cool and
careful every minute you are In front OF
him. He is expecting you 20 90 at him
like bull at & red blanket. and you must
fool him."
Delaney and Brady followed with 8 talk
on similar lines, and to all corbett prom
ised faithfully TO fight coolly and careful
ly. He was warned particularly 10 look
out for the work at close quarters
The conference closed with mutual ex-
pressions of confidence in the result and
rather solemn handshaking all around.
BY this time 1t was well on 10 3 O'Clock,
and Corbett began his dressing for the
ring. His ring costume consisted OF his
usual short white trunks and light hight
ing shoes, he having decided 10 fight
without tights. despite the cold climate.
For his trip 10 the arena he added the
gray checked sack suit in which he has
done his training, and this with his blue
sweater. white and black checked outing
cap and gray mixed bath robe, completed
his carriage costume. the robe being
thrown around his shoulders.
'It is too late TO talk now" Corbett
said as he stopped for moment before
leaving his room. The time has now
come when Fisz and ! can finish our ar
gument without talking. i don't know
how he feels about IL. but am very glad
win this fight. and / am going to win 1t
fairly. I have trained faithfully and have
been well handled by my trainers. My
condition is entirely satisfactory TO my
self and friends. Fitz is In good shape,
too, / am told, and am glad he is. for
want to win this fight strictly on Its mer-
now. 1 win do my talking after the
tight"
Here Charlie White. the head trainer.
spoke up, saying:
Everybody knows whether the man is
in condition or not, and you can Judge
aFe4fr. ..Ht+b
work. When l took hold OF Jim | said
/ would put him down at the ringsIde In
as good shape as any man ever fought in,
winning. of course I believe he will win
Fitz is q great fighter, but Corbett is
greater one. and today he will prove that
We have not overestimsted his ability"
Billy Delaney said:
white expresses my sentiments exact
~. We are proud Of the condition into
which we have put our man, and We ex-
pect, few hours hence. 10 be proud Of
the condition into. which he has put Fitz,
fer Jim is going to win"
The numbering three-seated coach which
for month has done duty in bringing Wis.,
itors to the camp had been drawn up be-
fore the hotel veranda. the four horses
eager for the start
''All ready" said White. and Corbett ran
nfmbly down the stairs and took his place
on the back seat OF the coach. White. with
the collar OF his red sweater turned up to
his ears. followed. and Brady Mcvey,
Delaney and Joe Corbett took the other
seats.
Ii was but a little after o'clock when
the long bearded native who sat on the
box called out 10 his horses. and the drive
to the arena began. A carriage containing
JeTries, Woods and other attaches of the
camp had already started. and a process
sion OF carriages. carts and mounted men
followed the coach on the two-rnils drive
he s-Ef and 20 fka
Corbett party was a rather quiet one DUR
ing the ride. Jim leaned comfortably back
in his corner OF the seat. no trace OF ex-
element or uneasiness appearing on his
face.
Tam glad II will soon be all over" he re-
marked once or twice. and as he noticed a
familiar landmark he added. with a conf
dent smile: When we come back we viii
nave the undisputed championship with
as"
ice Corbett and Mcvey were the nveIsest
members Of the party. but even they were
more quiet than usual.
As Corbett was recognized when the
coach entered the town he was encour-
aged by shouts from his admirers. and
when the arena was reached the crowds
about u cheersd Justify as the party left
the vehicle for the dressing room.
No time was lost in stripping the fighter
and giving him q vigorous rundown. After
a Snort rest he again donned his fighting
costume. s6ding the belt which his wife
had made for the occasion. II was OF red.
white and blue silk. with a green buckle.
and at one side hung a green silk rosette
and streamer.
DO look ready7" Corbett asked. as
he drew himself up 20 his full height
Il should say you do" said Delaney 81
am glad It's Fitz you are after instead
of me"
You can see how he feels" said Brady.
"Hs IL cock-sure OF winning this fight
aud that Is half OF the battle. He "a thu
better man. and he is bound TO win"