Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
CORBE1T ON HAND.
THE CHAMPION DISAPPOINTED BY
A SNOWFALL.
EXHIBITION DATES OFF.
He Il Afraid the Nevada License
Fee May BE Exacted, and VIII
Yet on the Ground.
Yet on the Ground.

CARSON, NEW, February -6.-James ].
Corbett gathered his first impression of
Nevada this morning through the rain
specked windows of a coach on the local
train between Reno and Carson. They
were not flattering for outdoor work.
Corbett has cancelled his exhibition
dates at Reno. Carson. and Virginia, in
the face of strong protests from leading
citizens of these towns. Although he
was assured by Dlstriet-Attorney Nc
CURE that no attempt would be made to
collect the regulation license-fee he in
sisted upon taking no chances.
A drizzling rain fell all the morning,
turning to snow shortly after noon. By
sundown the white mantle was four
inches deep, and there are no indications
Of a break in the storm before morning.
Meanwhile, Corbett's quarters at Shaws
Springs are being hurried to completion.
but it Is hardly probable they will be fit
for occupation in less than two days.
The champion amused himself to-day
playing imaginary games of hand-ball
and real games OF billiards and whist.
He is a trihe disappointed at the outlook
for road-work but in excellent spirits
withal.
FITz IN NO HURRY.
Martin Julian arrived on the afternoon
train from Leadvile where ne left Fitz-
simmons. Ernest Roeber, and Hickey.
There Is no rush about bringing Ftz-
simmons here in such weather as this"
he commented. I'VE have not yet Sc
lected training quarters and from what
/ hear, we are likely 10 have some trouble
in finding a suitable location. Fitzsim-
mons prefers to do the bulk of his work
on the road. and so long as it continues
dirty under foot, his training will be kept
back. l think that by Saturday we will
have everything arranged satisfactorily.
Rober and Hickey are the only trainers
Fitzsimmons will have. Mrs. Fitzsim-
mons will follow us as soon as her
mothers condition will permit. Bob Is
In his usual good condition, and only
needs a few finishing touches"
CONSULTING ARCHITECTS.
Dan. Stuart spent the day in consulta-
ton with his architects. The ordinary
demand for seats has forced him to
change his plans. During the past
twenty-four hours he has received tele-
graphic requests to accommodate private
parties in special cars from Syracuse,
y. Y; Redding, an Sissions, Cal;
Denver, indianapolis, and New Orleans.
Charles Burns and Harry Corbett have
arranged TO take care of $500 visitors
from San Francisco alone, providing for
them with Pullman berth and buffet ac-
commodations during their stay in Car
son.
Phil. J. Dwyer. Corbetts hacker, will
reach Carson a fortnight before the fight
and will spend the intervening time at
the champions training quarters.
OVATION TO CORBETT.
SAN FRANCISCO. February 16.-James
j. COrbett, while en- route for his train
ing quarters. in Nevada was the re-
cipient of as many honors as presi-
Dental candidate. At every little station
between San Francisco and Sacramento.
as soon as the train stopped at the depot,
crowds thrOnged around the sleeper and
begged for a sight Of the heavy weight
pugilist. Corbett was i'm excellent humor,
and gratiied the curiosity Of his ad-
mirers at every point At Sacramento
there was large and enthusiastic crowd
assembled at the depot when the train
pulled in and COrpett received an ovation
which lasted twenty minutes. The crowd
cheered and yelled like men gone mad.
INSPECTS HIS TRAINING QUARTERS.
CARSON CITY. NEW, February 16.-
Corbett and party arrived here this
morning. There was a large crowd at
the depot, but the champion dropped off
the rear end of the train and was half
way TO the hotel before anybody knew he
had allghted. After resting at the hotel
he was driven out TO inspect the training
quarters at Shaws Springs.
A sporting man VINO is very close 10
Stuart said yesterday that until the
fighting manager can secure two first
class puglists who will agree to do bat
tie 10 a finish for a small purse, which
must not exceed $3.50, there will not be
a second attraction.
Stuart figures that a second attraction
will not bring any more people 10 Carson
than the crowd that will be present on
the 18th OF March to see the champion
ship battle, consequently he is not very
anxious to match any of the champions,
unless they are willing. TO go in and scrap
for the honor and glory that may be at
tached to win.