The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-10
Big Fighter is Also Fond of
 Fishing
HE HAS A FAITHFUL DOG
Champion Does Not Like to Talk About Fighting, But Discusses Outdoor Sports Eagerly.
 Is Saving Money.

made to get him to talk about his achievements in the prize ring. Unlike most pugilists, Jeffries does not care to discuss his prowess in the ring, but wher outdoor sports are suggested he resis with enthusiasm. The big fellow
 great hunter and never wearies 0. ing about his exploits in various pa..s of the west where he has hunted He has an interesting collection of trophies which he has gathered in his travels and most or them relate to his adventures when after big game. He has also enjoyed deep sea fishing and can tell stories of landing 'big ones" that are well worth hearing.
 T have dog" said the fighter, that certainly thinks a lot of me l love that dog, too. and when I am at home at Los Angeles we have some great times to- gether. Ee always accompanies me on my hunting expeditions into the noun tains when go out after deer and bear. Oftentimes we stay out sevral days and have to go hungry. Usually take along a piece of bacon to use for grease when want to broil a piece of venison. If I don't succeed in bagging anything cook the bacon and eat it with cold biscuits. Bacon and biscuits constitute my fare, if luck is not good. until I gst back home.
 Dog Gets Hungrye
 Sometimes that dog gets so hungry that feel sorry for him, but if I lay my bacon on the ground he never touches 1t, although he stands off and eyes the meat with pathetic eagerness. That dog Is the soul of honor. Often I cannot re- sist his hungry look and end by giving him the bacon while I eat the biscuits.
 q never kill doe and l have my dog trained so that he will not jump female when on deer hunt We don't go after lawns or does, but if we run across buck his name is Dennis. Yes, I cer- tainly think lot of that dog. He is one of the best friends l have in the world.
 What would I do if should lose the championship? We'll, fellow never can tell about that. I might get whipped to- morrow Something might happen to mo in the ring; I might fall or get broken arm or leg, and then, of course, that would be my finish, but I don't believe there Is any man who could put me out with his fists alone. However, if should lose the championship I wouldn't care | much. l am willing to hand 1t over to anybody who wants it. I am not throw ing away my money like the other fel- lows, and if something should happen to me I would have enough to keep me in moderate comfort for the rest of my days. Most fighters spend their money because they want to be known as good fellows, but I don't look at 1t that way. When your moneys gone your whilom friends are gone, too, and there you are.
 Has Pretty Home.
 'I have bought me a pretty home in Los Angeles next to that of my father, and the rest of the money that made is invested in California real estate and other property. I haven't as much money as I would like to have and expect to make more before I quit. but I am going to hold on to it and profit by the exam pies of the fellows who have squandered fortunes in the past and have had noth- | ing to show for it. When I am defeated if that ever happens-I will be able to quit the ring and live in some comfort | Yes, I have travelled around quite | good deal but there Is no scenery in | the old world to equal that of the United | States. I have been In Switzerland, but I think the finest scenery in the world Is to be found out west. A person who takes trip through Yosemite valley with a good guide can see enough natural won ders to last him for a life time. and Los Angeles. my home. is the prettiest city | in the world. I can sit on the veranda, dressed in light summer clothes. and look l up at mountains covered with snow 1t is a beautiful and a grand sight. The United tsates Is good enough for me. I don't care for the countries across the water"
 The conversation was directed to prize- l fighting again.
 | Talks About Monroe. | "Munroe?' asked the champion, ex- l rlosively, while his eyes flashed danger ously. Why. he is fifth-rate man. and had no business ever mingling with real fighters. It was reported that he knocked me down at Butte. Mon. ard he circu- lated the report all over the country. Of | course the story was not true. Munroe does not know the first principles of boxing. and when met him in San Fran cisco determined to make him smart for his duplicity. You know how long the fight lasted. I was just on the point C. giving him jab in the solar plexus that would have put him out of business for the rest of his life when Delaney. my trainer, stopped me. I take off my hat to Corbett. however. He Is the finest boxer I ever encountered. although his blows could not hurt me. Corbett could punch me whenever he felt like it, but -~-~--------~----~-----> most substantial league in the country, | and if will always be so provided 1t Is run right.
 You can put this just as strong as you like" concluded Mir Fisher. T am in