The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-04

Proclaiming the all But TeetotaIistic
Principles and Practice Of the Lanky
Australian Bob's Big Dog Yarrum is a
Terror to Representatives of the Press
Dan Stuart is Feeling Better-The Arena
Nearly Finished-Fight News.
Carson, New, March Bob Fitzsin-
mons was very much annoyed today by a
story that had been widely circulated
tc the effect that he had recently eXer-
cised very little care in his training so
far as an indulgence in stimulants was
concerned. When he came TO town last
night, the New Zealander was certainly
IN a happy frame Of mind, but this is
not an unusual condition for him and
there was no good reason to believe that
his playfulness was due to liquor. AS a
matter Of fact, Fitzsimmons was pleased
upon receiving a telegram announcing
the fact that his wife had left New York
for Carson City. Bob gave an exhibit
ton Of wrestling with his big dog Var
crowd OF fifty persons pushed and jostled
in front OF the establishment in an effort
70 get a glimpse of the fray. Martin Jul
Ian denounced in the most emphatic
terms the story that Fitzsimmons had
been drinking. Under ordinary circum-
stances BoD's manager is an even-tem-
pered fellow, but today he lost control
OF himself and started on hunt for the
man who had originated this tale Up to
a late hour tonight he had not found the
author Of what was described as a most
malicious fabrication.
'Fitzsimmons is in good condition"
said Julian to the representative Of the
Associated Press. He never was a
drinking man and has not the slightest
inclination to indulge in alcoholic bever-
ages. would not be In the least surprised
If some Of the smart men of Corbett's
quarters put this yarn on the market,
just as they started the story that Bob
was trying his best 10 break an arm or
leg in order to get out Of fighting that
big duffer. I'm going on the war-path
for some of these imaginative fellows,
and although I haven't any medals on
me for fighting, I'll guarantee to make
1t lively for somebody if l can only get
a chance. Bob hasn't taken drink of
WHISKY in months. with the exception Of
a day or two after his arrival in Car
son. when ne took two or three drinks
OF hot Scotch for his cold. Nobody need
have the slightest fear that he won't be
ready 70 fight two weeks from today.
My only regret is that haven't a million
dollars 10 bet on him. because the money
would be just as good as in your pockets
now"
BOB'S DOG YARRUM.
Rob's dog Yarrum seems to have ia
ken a great dislike for newspaper men
and kodak fiends. The Great Dane has
attacked several correspondents who Wis
lied Cooks place and hereafter it is ike
ly that number of visitors ar the Fitz-
simmons quarters will be we'll heeled,
as they say in Nevada, so as TO defend
themselves against possible injury from
the big brute.
The tall, authenticated fighter varied
his program today by indulging in BIZ
cycle ride for a short distance over the
muddy roads. The wheeling was 80 very
bad that he was obliged TO return TO
the ranch. where he left his wheel and
took a six-mile sprint around the foot
hills. The warm sun-shny weather had
an celebrating effect upon Bob and upon
his return TO quarters ne announced that
he would not wait for afteroon to go
through the regular days program. but
would finish up before lunch. The next
two hours were devoted TO bag punching,
boxing and wrestling with his trainers.
An hour after lunch Fitzsimmons took
another short run, bringing up at the
state penitentiary. where he was given a
hot bath and a good rundown. Many
visitors who journeyed to the ranch this
afternoon returned TO town disappoint-
ed at not seeing Fitzsimmons at work.
OVER AT CORBETT'S PLACE.
Jim Corbett, too, made a change in his
usual work. In the first place. he took
twelve-mile run through some Of the pic
turesque hills close to Shaw'S Springs.
Jim and his companion. A, Hampton, OF
San Francisco. returned to their quarters
covered with mud. but the champion
said that he enjoyed the outdoor work
very much. Hereafter, instead OF put
ting in two or three hours each morning
at the handball court, Jim will exercise
on the road.
Mrs. Corbett and Miss Helen Corbett
viii leave for San Francisco tomorrow.
In conversation with the Associated
Press representative tonight. Corbett
spoke Of his future intentions. so far as
his place OF residence is concerned.
Win or lose" said Jim, III make my
home in New York after March y. OF
course, my sympathies are with the west,
but l prefer the east as a place of resi-
oence l hope to visit Europe next sum-
n1sr, no matter how the fight goes"
DAN FEELS BETTER.
Dan Stuart, who has been very Ill for
the past fortnight. walked 10 his office
this afternoon. and was the center of
attraction OF strangers and citizens Il
was thought that the promoter Of the
great carnival which IS 10 take place on
the 18th and 18th Of March would be
forced 10 go to San Francisco for treat
ment. His laborious efforts 10 carry mis-
carnival 10 a success have been a burden
to him and unfortunately he has fallen
6 victim TO a common ailmen. in the
mountains, which in the east would be
called pneumonia. Mr.. Stuart. however.
while feeble and still feeling the effects
OF this altitude, VIII probably remain
here Unit. he considers himself vel,
enough 10 undertake a journey 20 Call
forcia< While he has been confined 70