The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-05

I'LL fries has been in quandary all
day. A hermit told his fortune
III III yesterday and informed the
champion that he would be de-
feated in ten rounds, and Jim had
dream that he would win In the same
number of rounds. He has so much con-
fdence in himself that he believes the
dream will come true.
linn observed the Sabbath by resting ir
his training. His sparring partners en-
joyed the vacation and were tnankIui
that the Woodworking big fellow was
idle. Jim could not remain around MS
quarters without doing something. so NO
mounted a mule and with few compan-
ions rooe over tho noun, aims To Visit Some
fr,enus. En- route he was told or TIE
hermit. who has lived in the hills Tor tns
past torty-five years, and the champion
was desirous OF making MS acqualhtahce'
On the return trip they passed close 10
the hermit's abode anu Jenries dismount-
ed and Jumped tne low fence SURROUNDING
the Iumple-doWn dwelling. Inc hermit
was at home, and unlike others OIL MS
calling proved hospitable. lie chdlteu
with JIM and told MIN his history. ne
saIu he nau neatu OIL Jenries from ohe y.
his neighbours, anu Always mao curiosity
tu see Tie Diy aenow. Just before leaVihs
the hermit asked leave 10 ten Jehries
tOrtune Jim look the hint and cfossea
ms palm win naiI-uoilar. Inc heI M.
,nIormed Ann mat the lines III mis- hand
foretuId that storm was gathering aiiu
that he would soon have trouble. jim
Was delighted. He'knew mat ne was sum
TO nave d flstlc engagement with one Jus
tavus Huhiln. Inc iortune-teier cohui
ued that at that time Ill fortune wouin
berali Jim. 1he big Ieiiow im nsua c.r,
| became anxious anu asked for more Ger
tain information. Inc hermit was Wliins,
| and Jim handed out another nall
| and anxiously fsked what round II wouid
| be In The hermit did not understand tne
and simply reDI1GQ tndI Inc
| Ill fortune would happen ABOUT 10 D cRck
| at night. Jim understood this 10 mean
that Huhlin would knock MIN out Wheh
half the battle had been fought. +,
Although Jeifries laughed about the la
| omen he kept his counsel and oio NO.
divulge what he had Learned unui INV, tn,9
he had dreamed that he LAID hunIin low
| in ten rounds. He now says the dream
evens up things.
In No Hurry to Return.
| As the time draws nearer for Jenries
to leave this place for the scene OF ms
nion would postpone It until few days
before the tight. Billy Delaney, who Is
| responsible for the big boxers condition,
is opposed to Jim going to the city next
| trioay as he intends doing. Delaney Is
| afraid of the change of food and climate.
but he is even more afraid OF the multi
| tude of advisers, who are always willing
| TO give gratuitous advice to man train
, ing for & contest. Delaney says one man
Is likely to tell Jim that his already su-
perb condition would be improved II he
| took hot baths right after meals: another
might suggest that he partake OF pate
de, fol gras at every meal and other
| vice. The veteran trainer has great
deal of confidence in Jeffries wisdom and
feels certain that he would laugh at any
suggestion that did not come from his
handler. but he wants to avoid all this
| nuisance by keeping the champion here
until few days before the contest: JET,
the case and 1t is very probable that he
| will acouiese.
Jefrics has received the gloves that he
| will use@tn his contest with Rubin. They
are five ounce and are made of the best
material. Sol Levison OF San Francisco.
who has fitted Jim with mitts for every
battle he has had sent two sets to the
champion. They mt him to nicely.
JEFF Resumes Work To-Day.
Delaney watched the big fellow In the
gymnasium and was greatly pleased with
his condition. The champion showed
wonderful speed at handnail; He PLAYED
next donned the gloves with Armstrong
and boxed four hot rounds. They did
not do any Overlapping. Jeffries sailed
into the big colored boxer and had the
latter pinned to the wall In every round
Bob landed some stiu punches to let
Jim know that he was in the game. JEFF
fries. without taking a rest. tried out
brother Jack. He spared Jacks feelings
AMI did nothing but block and side-step
during the bout. Near the close he lei
Jack go at him hammer and tongs and
II never bothered the champion a particle
Champion in Fine Condition.
Jen seemed to be fresh and willing to
do more work. He tossed the heavy med.
icine ball with Armstrong. skipped the
rope. and then tried the rowing machine
After a good rundown he said he felt In
grand condition. He told Delaney that his
wind was fine. and that he felt as strong
as bull This statement was borne Out
by the amount OF work he did without
turning a hair.
Armstrong is the hardest man In csmr
TO awaken In the morning. The crowins
of a fowl outside his window has no moir
effect on him than would the blowing oil
a trumpet. The only thing that will stii