Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-19
CORBETT AT FRISCO.
VERY FEW so POOR NOW TO DO
HIM REVERENCE.
FITS PROPOSED RETIREMENT.
Mrs. Fitz Demands the Concession,
But Dnn stunrt Is Nevertheless
Trying To Arrange a Fitzsimmons-
Goddard Match.

last night There were very rev AT me
station when the ex-champion alighted.
and he at once entered cab and was
driven TO his home.
This morning he shows no ill-effects
Of his contest with Fitzsimmons. He IS
up and around, and appears to be in his
normal condition. 1t is said that he has
10 plans for the future. and that he has
cancelled all engagements.
CORBETT IN BED.
"Mr. Corbett is in bed and is feeling
very badly over the result of the fight.
He would rather not see any one just now,
as he does not feel able to discuss It. He
wishes to say, though that he was de-
feated fairly and squarely, and has no
complaints to make. But he IS not hurt.
and is willing and anxious to meet Fits-
simmons again"
This was the message which Mrs. ]. j.
Corbett, wife of the ex-champion. gave to
callers at the st. Nicholas to-day. The ex-
champion slept late this morning. and
when he rose il was merely TO eat his
breakfast which was sent in to him. He
made a good meal and then lay down
again. Later he again reused himself,
this time because Of the visit of dentist,
who came TO repair the damage to one OF
his teeth. Then he took another nap
Although suffering no iii effects physi-
cally from yesterdays battle. Corbett did
not leave his room all day. and only re-
ceived the members Of his family.
UGLY RUMOR.
During the day an ugly rumor was
afoat to the effect that the Corbett family
had gone broke on the fight. and tnat
Harry Corbett had "welched' on the money
between his pool-rooms. The absurdity
Of the rumor was shown when at i
O'Clock this afternoon. nearly $4,000 In
gold was carted to the pool-rooms and the
work of cashing the winning tickets De-
gan. -..,.,,,,,
FITZSIMMONS TO RETIRE.
CARSON. NEW. March 1S.-t1tzsim-
mons retired at midnight last night. lie
did not sleep well His muscles twitcnsd
and his arms ached. He got up al
o'clock this morning and took a ruo-
down. He complained Of soSe JOINTS ou'
otherwise never felt better He dined az
the penitentary to-day as the guest OF
the warden. II accommodations can oe
secured, Fitzsimmons and party VIII
leave tonight for the coast. AFTER snow
ing i'm San Francisco, he will work MS
way TO New York, giving exhibitions
and settle down in Gotham and retire
from the ring. His wife insists upon
this concession. and Fitzsimmons is will
ing to give i'm for the sake Of his family
CARSON FORLORN.
The town is forlorn this morning. There
is a driving snow-storm from the soutn-
west. Nearly all of the visitors have
departed The knetoscope apparatus mas
been taken down and Grated for ship
ment. the chairs have been removed from
the arena. and all traces Of the battle
arc disappearing by tomorrow Dan
stuart's staff will be the only strangers
left in the city.
FTrZ. 0. X.
A number Of sensational rumors which
were telegraphed to the effect that Fitz-
simmons was dangerously m caused
little excitement in the town. When
they became current there was a scurry-
ing for hacks TO transport inquirers TO
Cooks Ranch, and the jaded Ayery
horses were robbed OF an hours rest by
these ignorant vaporngs. When Fitz-
slmmons's quarters were reached and
the visitors mission WAS made known
the champion and his family expressed
their indignation freely at the cruel
at no time after he stepped out OF the
ring suffered any physical pain, beyond
that caused by slight fracture Of his
right thumb Joint. which he received in
the second or third round of the battle.
A piece of icsh-colored court-plaster over
his split and swollen upper liz, heighten-
ing of his ordinarily rudy complexion. ard
a white linen bandage wrapped around
his thumb were the only external evil
dences OF the conflict.
Martin Julian was deputed 20 answer
congrdtulatory 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 ia Dan StuaTt's Office. William y.
Brady, Secretary Wheelock, and a few
reporters were present when the transfer
was made.
FITZ 5 PROPOSED RETIREMENT. T.
After the checks were handed over to
Julian Brady renewed his offer, made
last evening, 70 back Corbett against
Fitzsjmlnons for $4,000 Julian's reply
was evasive. He intimated that f1tz
would soon retire from the .fistic arena,
and Judging by expressions uttered by the
champion. il is not improbable that this
will be the programme All along Fltz
has asserted that this was the last time
that he would undergo the ordeal OF
training Fitz's reply 10 Cor0ett after
they had shaken hands in Bob's corner
Yesterday indicated that the Australian
was thinking of retiring.
you've licked me fair and square
said jim. Now / want you 10 give me
another chance"
'The champion replied. coldly: Il will
not fight you again
"Then | will punch you in the head the
first time ! meet you on the street was
Corbott's retort.
IF you do" answered Fitz, with a tit
ter smile and in an even tone, Il Will
kill you"
Brady. however. still thinks that Cor
bett Is the better man OF the two and is
willing TO back his Judgment. The Cor
bett party including Brady, McVey,
Woods. Delany White, Egan. and JEFF
ries, deserted Shaw's Springs this eve
ming. Brady and White will go East from
Reno to New York tonight. and the
others return TO San Francisco.
Martin Julian was disappointed az not
being able to secure the Mechanics Pa
vilion In San Francisco. for an exhibition
tomorrow evening He accepted an offer
on behalf Of the champion for his appear
ance at Sutro's Baths, and the Haight-
street Chutes on Sunday. According 10
his present programme Fftzsmmons will
leave Carson tomorrow, with his wife
and child. Martin Julian, ROBBERS,
Hickey. and Stelzener will accompany
him. II Is thought that as TO the future
Fitzsimmons will accede TO his wfe's de-
sire OF making their home In New York
city.
FITZ AND GODDARD.
IL leaked out this evening that Dan
Stuart had offered a purse OF $4,000 for
a meeting between Fitz and Joe Cod
dard. 10 take place I'm Carson three
months hence Billy Madden, represent
Il ~ h.. i..n