Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 7 July 1889 — Page 1

HERE'S GOING TO BE A FIGBT.

he Two Great Men of the Universe Will Decide Who is Best Man.! h',fc

MEETING BETWEEN THE PUGILISTS IN THE MORNING,

ilrain Arrives in New Orleans and Receives a Warm Welcome—'The Programme

NEW OP.T.F.ANS, July G.—AS the time proachea for the great mill, it becomes ore apparent that the fight will be one the most determined on record. There many reasons for this assertion. The incipal one, however, is the bitterness hich is felt, not alone as between Sulvan and Kilrain, but on the part of the en who are training the two athletes, he fight will be not alone for supremacy hd the twenty thousand-dollar stakes, ut the spirit of revenge for real or incied insults will hover over the ring ad nerve the two giants to beat or die.

Sullivan has by far the largest followg. New Orleans is almost overwhelmfor him and thinks he will win. Notwithstanding this feeling, there is not slightest indication but what fair ay will be meted out to both combatts. The plans for the fifeht and the commodation of the large crowd that ill be in attendance are progressing oothly, just as if a picnic is to be the traction, instead of a prize fight which called forth proclamations from ree governors, with one or two yet to ear from. The opinion of the attorney general of state of Louisiana, in which he pubcly expressed the opinion that there as no law in the Btate under which, the -ht could be interfered with has eased minds of the local authorities of the rrounding parishes, and the fight will me off near here. The location is not actly known yet. The time when the cars will leave may changed at the last moment in order avoid too much publicity, and if metre are rushed, as it is expected they ill be, the articles of agreement will be utually waived in so far as the time of ghting is considered, and the men will into the ring when the first faint rays dawn appear in the sky Monday morng. Unless the opinion of able ring folwers is wrong the fight will ardly last over an hour, and this be the case the entire arty, principals, excursionists, telegraph perators and all can get back to the ty before the governor gets out of bed, nless on this occasion he stays up all ight. In order to avoid the possibility arrest, it is stated to-day that Sulliwill leave the city at the conclusion the battle and as soon as he can dress imself again in street clothes. This of -urse, if he is not too severely punished travel. Sullivan himBelf, told a rerter that he would follow out this rogramme, and it is fair to presume at Kilrain will follow the

Bame

line. If

ere is a fight, it is safe to predict that ew Orleans will be thoroughly thinned ut of prize fighting people by Tuesday

Wednesday. It is understood the first train that •eparte for the battle ground will pull lut about one o'clock Monday morning, |o be followed one hour later by the secIpd train, which will contain spectators. Those who are here to witness the fight XiU get, no sleep Sunday night, and it is fxpected that both nien will enter the ling between six and eight o'clock Monlay morning. Sullivan continues a hot lavorite, and barring accidents, the genIral impression prevails that he will

The St. Charles hotel is the headluarters of many of the visiting sports Ind nearly all of the newspaper correIpondents. The scenes around this loted hotel were very animated this aftIrnoon. Nearly all the guests have an •nmistakable sporting air about them. They are mostly pugilists from every sction of the country, sporting charac»ers who have never missed a fight, and lorrespondents who have done every pattle during the past fifteen fears. They mingle freely, and each nas his opinion as to the outcome of the treat mill, which he expresses with uncommon frequency 'Checked suits, Itraw hats, russet shoes and flannel •hirts are the prevailing costumes of these gentry. Many of them bear marks bn their faces of hard scraps, and frequently an ear or piece of nose is found IniBsing.

The former aristocratic guests

If this hotel, if they could reappear upon (he scene now, would instinctively feel pown to see

if

their watches and money

vere safe in their pocket. Sullivan continues to improve with Lhe approach of the momentous day }vhich is to make or mar him forever, j)ut Muldoon's watchfulness and scientific care shows no abatement. Whatever the issue, Muldoon's reputation as iin unequalled trainer is established eyond the possibility of dispute ar cavil. He found his man a physical wreok, and in three months he has brought him to a condition, •f physical perfection, which is the 'wonder of the pugilistic world. Men who have known Sullivan all their lives and seen him in all his battles. Bay he vas never more fit. Some even go so far to assert he is better than ever.

An Associated Press reporter called on luldoon this afternoon and found him erenely confident. ''Sullivan is all right, tie said. "I have more at stake than any ane else—than Sullivan himself—and am satisfied with his condition. Ill I ask for now is for the fight to come off. Sullivan weighs 202 pounds to-day, and will probably take on two pounds a day more until the fight begins, which will bring him up to 207 pounds. He is &n excellent spirits."

Sullivan will go into the ring wearing plaster of pine pitch, which will enoircle his body like a woman's corset, and aver almost as much space. It is made of buckskin, lined with pine pitch. It lis said to have a very bracing and Strengthening effect on those who jwear it. The Associated Press reporter lasked Mitchell to-day if the wearing of such a plaster would furnish grounds for la technical objection. He replied it Iwould not, leaving the impression that •not only Sullivan but Kilrain also will [go into the ring braced up with a pitch plaster.

Sullivan spent the day much the same

as yesterday. He rose at 7 o'clock, took bath, ate breakfast and then received the attentions of the barber. At 1 o'clock the big Boston boy lunched and developed an enormous appetite. It took three npring chickens to satisfy him in addition to a plentiful supply of chicken broth and rioe. The usual glaae of ale was also allowed him. At three o'clock he croeeed over to the gymnasium and again began to swing the ballAfterwards he skipped the ropfe 200 times, and after a brief interval repeated it four times, making a total number of 1,000. This will end his preparation for the fight unless postponement becomes inevitable.

Sullivan's seconds were decided on six weeks ago, but th® choice is kept a profound secret. The Associated Press reporter thinks it safe to predict that they will be Joe Coburn and Mike Cleary. Coburn is full of resources, and up to all the tricks of the trade, and would make an invaluable second. When asked about it by the reporter he was noncommunicative, but declared himself willing to serve.

KILRAIN WARMLY RECEIVED.

He Is the Guest of the Southern Gymnastic Club—In Splendid Condition. NEW ORLEANS, July 6.—Although the

excitement in sporting circles has been at fever heat in this city for the past few days, Kilrain's expected arrival this morning raised the exeitement to a boiling pitch. Up to this Jay the big Boston slugger had everything his own way, as far as public opinion went, and it was hoped by Kilrain's friends that his arrival would cause a change in favor of their favorite.

At an early hour this morning the members of the reception committee of the Southern athletic club, together with Messrs. Prank Stevenson, William Harding, Mike Donovan, Professor Dennis D. Butler and sever others, were at the Queen & Crescent depot and boarded the special train which was to proceed out on the road to meet the Kilrain party. At 7:15 o'clock the Bpecial train left the depot and preached Pearl River, where the arrival of the Kilrain train was expected, at 9:50 o'clock. The southbound train arrived at Pearl River station and the reception party boarded the train and were introduced to Jack Kilrain, Charley Mitchell, Pony Moore, father-in-law of Mitchell, John Murphy, bottle-holder, and Joseph Roche, of Baltimore. Cordial greetings were exchanged between the parties, and the train proceeded to the city. Kilrain, who was suffering from a cinder in

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eye, was quiet and reserved and appeared ill at ease at the reception he had received. He appeared inclined to shun observation, but when addressed, his face brightened and he answered all questions cheerfully.

Meantime a very large crowd of people had gathered at the Queen Crescent depot, in this city, and the greatest impatience was manifested by them. They were uncertain whether the escort would take Kilrain off the train at Gentilly Crossing, about three miles out of the city, as had been done with Sullivan, or whether he would be brought into the city. As the train drew in and it became evident that Kilrain was aboard, a tremendous cheer was given and the crowd swarmed about the coaches. The services of the police were called into requisition to disperse the crowd and open up a passage-way for Kilrain and party, who made their way to the carriages which were in waiting. After having entered the carriages the party were driven up Royal street to St. Charles street, thence up Washington avenue and the-rooms of the Southern athletic club, at the corner of Prvtania and Washington avenue. All along the streets the sidewalks were lined with people anxious to see the Baltimore champion, and at the gymnasium a very large crowd had congregated. Kilrain, Mitchell, Pony Moore, Murphy and Joe Roche, after alighting from the carriages, proceeded to the rooms assigned to them in the handsome residence adjoining the gymnasium. As they entered, Kilrain and Mitchell critically examined the apartments and expressed themselves as well satisfied.

Jake Kilrain was UBhered into one of the

shower

bath rooms, where the Asso­

ciated Press reprepresentative saw him stripped. Kilrain's flesh appeared white and very firm. His muscular development is as perfect as his anatomical idiosyncrasy can allow. His chest is quite in proportion to his uncommon height, while the back is markedly sinewy. His arms ar* long and symmetrical, his legs well proportioned, witl: the thighs and calves well rounded and bard.

Mitchell plunged into the large tank and swam around and sported in the waters for fully twenty minutes. After emerging from their bath, Kilrain and Mitchell returned to their rooms, where a prominent member of the club presented Kilrain with a floral design of a crescent and anchor. Kilrain, though somewhat embarrassed, responded gracefully, and a sumptuous lunch was then brought forth. Kilrain and Mitchell did not partake, but Mitchell asked if a fowl could be procured for Kilrain. He was answered affirmatively, but upon the suggestion of the members of the club, it was decided that tbf party should re-enter their carriages a&l proceed to Morean's reetaurant on Canal

At 2 o'clock Kilrain's party, consisting of Charley Mitchell, John Murphy, Pony Moore, Forester, of Buffalo, and Joe Roche, were driven to the restaurant, where dinner had been ordered for them by members of the Southern athletic club. The party too .bountiful repast, while Jake Kilr. /ho

hBd

not eaten any­

thing for neK. 3y twenty-four hours, and who was ravenously hungry, ate a good sized spring chicken, after which he pathetically appealed to Mitchell, his trainer, to- be allowed a second one. After some parley, a compromise was made on a small sized broiled pullet, the whole being washed down with three glasses of champagne. While the party were at dinner, a tremendous crowd gathered on the sidewalks and in the streets, and traffic was for a time greatly impeded. After dinner Kilrain, Mitchell, Pony Moore and Joe Roche reentered their carriage and took a drive along the asphalt road on St. Charles avenue to Carrollton and return. When they reached the gymnasium a large majority of the members were in waiting to reoeive them, and Kilrain and Mitchell were introduced to those present. Among the prominent pugilists present were Dominick McCaffrey, Billy Madden and Professor Donovan.

While the party were examining the

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gymnasium, Mitchell was interviewed. He said that Kilrain was in good condition, weighed 200 pounds, measured 42 inches around the chest and 16 inches around the biceps. Hie condition was as good as a man could be gotten this hot weather. Kilrain had stood the trip well and all the talk about his having drank at Cin cinnati was false. Kilrain has not been in the ring since December 19th, 1887, when he met Jem Smith. Since then he had gained experience and was in far better condition than he then was. He thought there was a big chance of Kilrain's whipping Sullivan, notwithstanding the talk about Kilrain's condition which was all bosh. The beet judge of Kilrain's condition, he said, would be Sullivan, after they meet on Monday next. He (Mitchell) was satisfied with it now, and if Sullivan beat him now, he could do it at any time hereafter. He proposed to give Kilrain just enough exercise to keep his blood in condition and stimulate his appetite. Kilrain had been well received along the line of travel, and they found nothing but Kilrain men, but he attributed this to Kilrain's presence, for he was a very popular man. With regard to the challenge of Cleary to fight in the same ring after the Sullivan-Kilrain fight, Mitchell said that he had repeatedly announced that he would engage in no more prize fights as a principal, and after this mill would never appear in the ring again. He had a wife and children, and proposed hereafter to devote himself to them. Cleary would doubtless not have challenged him had he not known of this determination. He should remember that he had twice met him (Mitchell) in the ring, and that he had been knocked out in fifteen minutes the first time and in one round the second.

Dr. Dougherty, of Philadelphia, Kilrain's physician, stated that he was in perfect condition and there was not the least doubt of his winning the fight.

John Murphy, who is to be bottleholder for Kilrain, said that on Monday next the greatest, battle ever seen would be witnessed, and that Kilrain would would win. He had wind, was stronger, had a longer reach and was as clever, if not cleverer than Sullivan. Kilrain felt like a race horse, he continued, but his quiet and reserved manner did not Bhow it. He was an easy-going man, but he would be there when the time came. If Mitchell had stood Sullivan's fight for three hours and fifteen minutes, Kilrain could whip him, he said.

Dominick McCaffrey said he had come here to represent the New York World and was neutral. He would make an unbiased report of the fight and would not express an opinion as to the probable result. McCaffrey is an authority on pugilism, and has been referee in nearly every mill of any consequence in the North for the past four years. He has been mentioned as referee on Monday next.

Billy Madden stated that the reports that he had reflected upon Sullivan's bravery were false. He was a game man and had proved himself BO in every fight he had ever

Been

him in. He came here

with Pat Sharkey and Dave Holland to witness the fight and did not have a dollar bet on the result. He had selected Kilrain for Mr. Fox as the champion and this was sufficient to show what he thought of him. Kilrain is an artist and a good fighter and he got him the money to back him against Sullivan, as he had lost also the fight with Jem Smith. He had brought out some of the best fighters of the age, among them Sullivan, Mitchell, Ash ton, McCall and Kilrain. He now had a man, Jack Ashton, who would challenge the Winner in the forthcoming fight for $5,000. He liked both Sullivan and rain.

The party went up stairs and Mitch gave an exhibition of punching at a la^.© ball suspended from the ceiling. He was followed by Professor Donovan, Dominick McCp^rey and Billy Madden, after which Mitchell put on the gloves with a member of the club. A local physician of prominence saw Kilrain work to-day at the Southern athletic club rooms. Kilrain did not strip, but wore a light undershirt and tights, and only exercised a half hour, punching the ball and using dumb bells. To an Associated Press reporter, he said, after expressing some reluctance to be interviewed: "I am very much disappointed in Kilrain. He looks tired, thin and over trained. I have not yet seen Sullivan, but have no great opinion of Kilrain." "How much do you think he weighs?' "As an offhand guess, I should say not exceeding 185 pounds."

This opinion accords with that of other experts, notably sporting writers witly^mom the reporter conversed. In fac^the statements of Kilrain and Mitchell are^in themselves conflicting. Kilrain told a reporter that he weighed 195 pounds. Mitchell told the same reporter that Kilrain weighed 202 pounds, and measured 42 inches around the chest and 1C inches around the biceps. If Kilrain measures 42 inches around the chest, appearances mighty deceptive.

The arrival of the Kilrain party has not, as was expected, materially affected the general features of the situation. Sullivan stock continues to go up, and the confidence of his backers continues unabated. At Lamothe's pool-room tonight, one bet was made of $150 to $75 that Sullivan would win. The pool seller announced that he had more Sullivan money to place at the same odds, but there were no more takers. s-i

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The Action of the Authorities. Si JACKSON, Miss., July 6.—By the dis­

position made to-day of troops belonging to the national guard of Mississippi, the several railroads leading into the state from .Louisiana have been covered so as to prevent, if possible, the fight betwe«n Sullivan and Kilrain taking place in Mississippi. Steps have also been taken to secure the arrest of the parties, should they by chance, manage to avoid the officers of the law and fight in the state. The opinion prevails here that the vigorous measures adopted and put in force by Governor Lowry will deter the pugilists from attempting to fight in Missouri, but that they will fight in Louisiana.

A New Place For the Fight.' LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 6.—The ac­

tion taken by the governors of Mississipi, Alabama and Louisiana in regard to the Sullivan-Kilrain fight, has been the cause of considerable discussion among the sporting men in this city. No little surprise, notwithstanding this fact, was occasioned in official circlee at a late hour to-night by the receipt of the fol­

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lowing telegram by Governor Eagle: Mr. NKBO, Ark., July 6.-Tn Governor P. Eagle, Little Bock: Application made for MrtIng grounds for Sullivan and Kilrain on Ht Nebo. Win you permit the fight? Jasara BVAMB.

Mount Nebo is a beautiful mountain rising several thousand feet above the Arkansas river, and is quite a popular resort where hundreds of Arumsans spend the summer, and would doubtl make a good location^ for the battle ground. Joseph Evans is owner of the resort and a reliable man. Governor Eagle was at first disposed to treat the matter as a joke, but when convinced that the telegram was genuine, replied that he would not permit the fight to occur on Arkansas soil if he could prevent. He said to a Gazette reporter that it seemed that a great many obstacles had been thrown in the way of the pugilists, and it might happen that they would attempt to accomplish their purposes in Arkansas, but he supposed the sheriffs and other officers would be on the alert to prevent it. "If it becomes necessary," he said, with emphasis, "for me to act, I would use all lawful means I could to prevent it." Owing to poor telegraphic facilities and the lateness of the hour, the truth of the telegram cannot be learned.

THE STOBY OF THI FIGHT.

How the Two Men Were Matched—The Record* of Both._

It is almost three-quarters of a century since pugilism took root in American soil, and since then, through varying national historical circumstances, it has alternately flourished and retrograded in popular eetimation, but having at all times its professors and patrons, says the New York Press, it waa in 1816 that the first regular battle in the ring took place in America, Jacob Hyer, the father of the famous Tom Hyer, then defeating Thomas Beasley. Thirtythree years later Tom Hyer met and defeated the hitherto invincible "Yankee" Sullivan,- the stakes being $10,000, the largeet fought for until tbe preeent match between Sullivan and Kilrain.

Since that time the prize ring haa been in the ascendent, with an exceptional small period when it was looked on with disfavor, owing to hippodroming practices, and now it is patronized by men noted in social, political and financial circles. Indeed, it would be difficult to name a period when public interest was so freely manifested in the doingB of fistic gladiators as at present. True it is that from 1719, when Figg was champion of England, to 1862, when Tom Sayers was the premier pugilist, the shorthaired heroes were patronized by noblemen and even crowned heads and the gentry as well, but it is doubtful if the support then accorded the knights of the knuckles was as great as that given those of to-day by the freemen of these great United States.

Certain it is that never before in the history of the ring was a battle arranged on which depended so much money, and robably there never will be another, twenty thousand dollars is the main stake for which Sullivan and Kilrain will contend, and upon their merits will be betted at least $1,000,000 at the ring side and throughout the country. A marvelous amount to wager on the skill, strength and stamina of two men, say you? Aye, and when is considered the chances of accidental injury to either man, it is truly BO. But these are marvelous men, and worthy of the backing. Great as CribbDonnelly, Cooper, Gentleman Jackson, Bent Count, Sayers, King, Heenan, Hyer, Yankee Sullivan, Morrissey, Mace, Coburn, Allen and Goes were in their prime, they compared not in popularity with Sullivan and Kilrain.

The greatest of Sullivans is John L. As a gladiator he eclipses Spartacus. For seven years he defied competition. He traveled through a nation of 60,000000 people throwing down the gauntlet to all and never met an equal. From the bush of Australia and from Birmingham, the home of pugilism, were imported men to meet him, and not yet has he met his peer. That he met an equal when, by indiscretion and accident, he was not at bis best is a fact that caused pain to his friends, but they did not desert him, and to-day he is as greatly admired as when he whipped the antipodean giant, who was a marvel in his own country.

But what of Kilrain? He truly is a foeman worthy of the great John L., and will give him earnest battle while in the ring. Taller than Sullivan, young, herculean in build, a skillful wreiBtler and a good general, Jake is a worthy aspirant for championship honors It is a peculiar coincidence that both John and Jake gained their fistic knowledge in Boston, and that in the earlier stages of their careers both had the same backers and managers. It is also a coincidence that both had attained manhood's estate before the discovery of their fistic superiority was made.

THE RECORDS OP THE MEN.

Sullivan indeed did not do any fighting until nine years ago, while Kilrain did not start in until three years later. But although so short a time in the ring both have made remarkable records, as will be seen by the following. Sullivan's principal performances were:

Defeated Joe Goss at Music hall, Boston, March 4,1880, one round. Defeated George Booke, of Manchester, N. H., September, 1H80.

Defeated John Donaldson at Cincinnati, December 24,1889, ten rounds. Defeated Steve Taylor at Harry Hill's, In New York City, March 31,1881, two rounds.

Defeated John Flood on a barge on the Hudson river. May 16,1881. eight rounds, sixteen minutes. Defeated Faddy Ryan at Mississippi City, February 7,1882, for the championship of America and $2,500 a side, nine rounds, In eleven minutes.

Defeated James Elliott, New York City, July 4, 1882, two rounds. Defeated Herbert Slade, the Maori, at Madison Square garden, August 7,1888, three rounds.

Defeated Fred RoWnsou at Butte city, M. T., January 14,1884. two rounds. Defeated George Bobtnson at San Francisco, Cal., March 6, lffl4. four rounds. ,n

Defeated A1 Marx at Galveston, Tex., April 10, 1884, one round. Defeated Dan Henry at Hot Spring*, Art., April 29,1884, one round.

Defeated William Flemmlng In two seconds at Memphis, Tenn., May 1,1884. Defeated Professor J. Laflln at Madison Square garden, New York City, November 10, 1884. three rounds.

Defeated Alf Greenfield at Madison Square garden, New York City, November 18, 1884, two reunds.

Defeated Alf. Greenfieald again at Boston, January 12,1886, four rounds. Draw with Chariea Mitchell at ChanUlly, Fiance, March 11,1888.

Kilrain's work in the ring at a professional has been as follows: Defeated Harry Allen at Boston in 18B4.

Whipped George Godfra at Boaton In three rounds in 1884. Fought adraw In four rounds with Jemtioodeof England at Boston.

Fought a draw In tour founds with Chariea Mitchell at Boston. Defeated Jerry Murphy of Bangor, Me, in two round* with big gloves.

In November, 1886, William Sheriff, the Pro* Stan, was knocked out by Jake In two rounds at

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a four-round draw, and on Christmas eve Jim Glynn of New Bedford, Mass., was settled in three "8£nfc Herald was Jake's next victim. They met at Baltimore and Jake won in one round.

Jake then did a "frock-out" act at the Theater Oomique, Philadelphia, George Godfrey again

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Lannon wen then matched to

fightto a finish, and they met near Boston on Much 8,1887, Jake winning in eleven rounds, last'"fuSlntheii challenged Sullivan, but as John L. had a broken wrist he could not light and no match was made. Jake's challenge, however, was accepted by Jem Smith, of London, and Jake soon left for England. They fowhtjon theUleSt. Pierre, France, December 19.1887, and, darkness setting In, the light was made a draw. One hundred and six rounds were fought In two hours and thirty-one minutes. Since then Kilrain has indulged in giving boxing exhibitions in this country and England.

MAKING THE PRESENT MATCH.

Early last spring renewed efforts to bring Sullivan and Kilrain together culminated successfully, it being agreed that they should battle for the championship of the world and $20,000, under London prize ring rules, within two hundred milee of New Orleans, on July 8. On April 15 the final deposit of $5,000 aside was made, and A1 Cridge named as final stakeholder. Charley Johnston, Jimmy Wakely and Frederick Willetts found the stake for Sullivan and Louie Allen for Kilrain. On June 8 the championship belt held by Kilrain was posted, and Kilrain won the toes of choice of fighting ground.

This was selected on June 26, and on Thursday Sullivan's backers were apprised of the whereabouts of the ring site, which, although not made public is most probably Honey ialand, in the Mississippi river, twentyfive milee from New Orleans. This island, which is disputed territory, claimed by Louisiana and Mississippi, is so situated as to really preclude the possibility of interference, and it may be safely asserted that the fight will take place. The greateet hitch will be on the selection of a referee, but it is impossible that either man will object to any fair-minded sporting man.

WHO THE SECONDS WILI. BE. Although by far the greatest intereet centers in the principals of a battle, and of this one particularly, yet there is considerable manifested in the men who will act as seconds. Sullivan will have for esquires, Mike Cleary and Arthur Chambers, with Billy Muldoon as bottle holder, while Kilrain will be looked after by Charlie Mitchell and Mike Donovan, with Johnnie Murphy as bottle holder.

There are few better men in the ring as seconde than Chambers. Like Dempsey, he is constantly on the watch for points that will be of advantage to hie principal. Both Cleary and Chambers have appeared in the "squared circle" and met with victory and defeat. Cleary is one of the gamest men that ever entered the ring. He showed this in his memorable meeting with Charley Mitchell at the American institute building in New York City, April 9,1883. Chambers retired from the ring ten years ago.

Mitchell is well known. He was born in Birmingham, England, November 21, 1861. He has fought all the best men in the old country and this, and was never defeated but once, and then by Dominick McCaffrey at Madison Square garden, October 13,1884, in a four-round glove contest. Mitchell did not become prominent as a fighter until April, 1882, when he engaged in a middle-weight competition at Chelsea, England, in which he carried off firat honors. In December, 1882, he won the championship of England and the belt representative of the title given by Billy Madden. He is a gentlemanly fellow, of courtly manners and good address. Mike Donovan was a clever fighter in his day. Twenty years ago the professor was regarded as one of the beet middle-weights in the country.

Although Kilrain is popularly believed to be the favorite among experts in England, the belief is not borne out by facte. No less an authority than tbe London Sportsman in criticising Sullivan's appearance in a set-to with Jack Ashton on November 9, 1887, said: "From the firat it was seen that Sullivan was remarkablp quick for so big a man. He puts in his right with singular effect and a sledge hammer force. One of his cognomens, that of the hurricane fighter, was fully justified by last night's show. He does not care, to all appearancee, being hammered about the head, but with a low guard lies in wait to rain a practically exhaustlees series of body blows upon his antagonist. "Considering his size, too, Sullivan is wonderfully light on his feet. He carries his weight like a feather, and in the first round with ABhton showed even greater ability than hiB more Blightly-built opponent, and all around Jack was voted as second only to Sullivan and Smith. Amid a profound silence the pair shook hands. Sullivan began at a great rate, and in direct contrast to the shows given by Mitchell and Kilrain. The busineee was of a very brisk character. Using left and right in splendid style, Sullivan at once showed himself capable of doing immense execution, and at the end of four most scientific and punishing rounds the pair left the stage amid a perfect torrent of applause, Jem Smith complimenting Ashton on the capital show he had made with the celebrated Bostonian. Sullivan from the start adopted forcing tactics. "He used both hande with astonishing rapidity, and so quick were his deliveriee that instead of a fourteen etone man, a feather weight might have been aupposed to have been boxing. It was quickly evident also that Suliivan was, in a measure, merciful to hia rival, as giving hie head he allowed him to administer considerable punishment which he could have avoided. Possessing splendid left, backed up by a marvelous right hand, Sullivan at once proved himself to be a wonderful twohanded fighter. The latter term is more •ppiopriate than boxer, as almost ignoring defense tactics the American wonder sets about his man at a furious rate, and, beating down all defence, attacks with such effect that there is no withstanding."

THEIR PHYSICAL PROPORTIONS. Sullivan is 5 feet 10% inches tall and will weigh, July 8, about 205 pounds. His physical measurements are: Chest,44 inohee bicepe, 16^ inches calf, 15% inches thigh, 27 inches. Sullivan was born in "the Highlands," apart of Boston, October 15, 1858, and is therefore in his 31st year.

Kilrain is 31 years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall, and will weigh in .the ring 195 pounds. His proportions are: Chest, 42 inches biceps, 16 inches calf, 15 inches thigh, 25% inches. He was born in Greenburg, N. Y., but for the psst few years has lived in Baltimore and Boston. His first start as an athlete was in 1879, whan he appeared as an amateur oars-

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George Fryer and Kilrain fought

ud boxer, and in 1883 be won the junior single scull championship of

America, on the Passaic river. Unlike Sullivan, Kilrain is a slow and cautious fighter, depending more on left-hand jabs and straight counters than on slugging ability. The fight, besides deciding the possession of a vast amount of money and the pugilistic championship, will be a test of two entirely different styles of fighting.

Following is a summary of some of the more important battles fought: The longest bars-fiat battle on record, 6 hours 15 minutee, between Australian Kelly and Jonathan Smith, near Melbourne, November, 1855. Longest in England, 6 hours 3 minutes, Mike Madden and Bill Hayee, at Edenbridge, July 17,1849. Longeet in America, 4 hours 20 minutee, J. Fitzpatrick and Jamee 0*Neil, at Berwick, Maine, December 4, 1860. Longeet glove fight, 76 rounds, in five hours 3 minutes 46 seconds, William Sheriff and Jack Welch, Philadelphia, April 10,1884. Largest etake in America, John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain, $20,000, July 8, 1889. Largeet in England, $10,000, King and Heenan, at Wadhurst, Deoember, 1863. Largest in France, $10,000, John L. Sullivan and Charles Mitchell, at Chantilly, March 11, 1888. .:

SPECULATING ON KILRAIN'S PLUCK-

A Topic of Discussion, as Is Also the Governor's Attitude. NEW YORK, July 6.—The Sullivan people are speculating on Kilrain's pluck and the Kilrain people are worrying themselvee about Sullivan's condition. All theee form topice for universal discussion, but the rumored threat of the governor to interfere with the fight by means of military influence was most talked of at the hotels and among the friends of the two this afternoon. "Even though this report ia untrue, do you think there is anything to fear in the matter of a prevention of the fight?" a reporter inquired of one of the managers of the fight last night. "No, it will not. We have consulted legal talent, and we have found that there is nothing on the Louisiana books that san touch us for prize-fighting, no matter how partisan an interpretation the governor may make of various statutee. The attorney general and the district attorney are both of the opinion that there is no law that can reach us, save the trifling one, perhape, of fighting and disturbing tbe peace. But we don't see wherein we shall be disturbing the peace of any one, when the fight is to take place on, private property far removed from any populated section. The ring will be pitched in the woods, and we have taken every precaution to secure the beet of order. The people who are buying tickete from us and who are going to the fight, are not men who would, under any circumstances engage in any riotous demonstration, and we have just as much interest in having aquiet and wellconducted fight as the high officers of the state. There is nothing in the world that will prevent a decision of the merits of the two men. If tbe military power of the state is called out, and iB able to reach the scene of the battle, then the mill might temporarily be atopped, but if we are interfered with in our rights, the people in authority will be held to legal accountability. If Kilrain is as anxious to fight as we know Sullivan is the two men will be brought together. We have a reputation as Bporting men to maintain. The fight has been written up with unusual thoroughness throughout the country and we can not afford to be at the head of a fluke. We have attracted people hither from all parts and we mean to do all in our power, while not breaking the law, to secure a result. If we can not fight here, if there is a law to prevent us, we can go somewhere else. But mind I say if there is a law to prevent ue. The battle ground is on private property and I can't see how we can possibly be interfered with. I promise you therejwill be a fight Monday."

Secretary Wlndom's New Rule. WASHINGTON, July 6.—Secretary Win-

dom has abandoned the practice of holding public receptions, and Will, hereafter, receive visitors by card only. He says that he cannot give proper attention to the business of the department if he is compelled to listen constantly to tbe appeals of officeseekers. Ever since the 4th of March he has devoted the greater part of each day to these callers, and has finally concluded that he has about all the information he needs on the subject. He says he was compelled to resort to the new rule because of the lack of consideration shown by certain importunate callers, who repeated the same story to him day after day. He will, however, continue to see all persons who call on business, merely reeerving to himself the right to determine whether the character of the business is such as to require a personal interview.

Tlie Territorial Conventions. ST. PAUL, Minn., July 6.—A Pioneer

Press Sioux Falls special: The South Dakota convention transacted little but routine business to-day. Some minor motions laid over from yesterday were taken up and then dropped, not being considered worth acting upon. The report of the committee on rulee which was made yeeterday was considered in committee of the whole and was adopted.

OLYMPIA, W. T., July 6.—At the territorial convention to-day the committee on rules reported a list of standing) JJmmittees. and adjournment was take^nntil Tuesday afternoon to give the president time to make up the committees.

A Hot Wave In the Northwest. ST. PAUL, Minn., July 6.—'The weather

to-day in the Northwest was of the swelj tering, suffocating character, and few citiee escaped from its intensity. In this city there were hot winds pretty much all day and the mercury mounted up until even the signal service was compelled to acknowledge 97 degrees in the shade, while other thermometers registered over 100. The hottest place heard from was Huron, Dak., where the thermometer recorded 106, and the people were kept within doom all afternoon for safety to health. Ft. Sully came up smiling with 104 in tbe shade, and others came along a little bit lower, but Duluth could not get warmer than 76 in the shade.

The Yardstick was "Sqnare." KANSAS CITY, MO., July 6.—After taking all the evidence in the case this afternoon, Justice of the Peace Boland dismissed the charge against G. Y. Smith, the big dry goods man here, that his yardsticks were short in measure. The justice thought that the charge, made by the inspector, was tbe result of spite.

Daily Established in 1851

Carnage in the -Streets of Duluth Because of Street Laborfe era' Strike.

TWO INNOCENT PERSONS KILLED BY THE SHOOTING.

Many Others Seriously Wounded by the Bullets of the Police and the Rioters.

DULUTH, Minn., July 6.—This afternoon at 4 o'clock the police were at Fifteenth avenue on Michigan street, guarding the men who were at work in the sewer trench. The strikers started from Twentieth avenue, while another body came down from Third street by Fifteenth avenue and made a rush with clubs and rocks. The police stood their ground and then the carnage began. The Btrikers did the firat firing. As the striken made a rush a single shot was fired, then crack, crack went the rifles of the police, followed by a fusilade from the strikers' revolvers. After the first fire came an awful huBh, as though the combatants were apalled at the awful result of their work. On the walk in front of Hiedmont as it joins Garfield avenue lay a man shot through the heart and several more bleeding from ghastly wounds. Then hell broke loose again and the strikers stationed themselves around the buildings in different parte of the block between Garfield and Eighteenth avenue, and poured in a steady fire on the police, who were stationed near the sewer ditch. From 4 o'clock until after 5 the horrible work went on and the battle did not withhold its fury long enough for the wounded to leave the field. It was after five o'clock when the last shot was hred, and terrible indeed had been the result. Over fifteen are known to have been wounded, and two innocent persons who were there only out of curiosity paid for it with -their lives. The following is a list of the dead and wounded:

ONE STRIKER, shot through t^e heart. TOM FITZSIMMONS, shot thrc oack can't live but short time.

OFFICER KILGORE, shot through the shoulder. GEORGE COSTTN, street car driver, shot through the head.

OFFICER MEE, shot through the hip. OFFICER DONOVAN, shot through the fflCfl.

OFFICER KONDAE, shot through the

BYSTANDER, fingers shot off. ED CUMINGS, cut by bayonet through the groin.

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Captain Dewitt. of Company K, Second regiment M. N. G., early this morning received orders from Governor Merriam, in St. Paul, that would allow him to go to the scene whenever needed. The big deep buss whistle of Elevator nau been chosen as a signal to call the soldiers together, and about 5:30 this was sounded. In a short time they were hustling for the armory, and in ten minutes were piled into busses and on their way to the scene of disturbance. A succession of taps on the fire bell also aided to call them together. By 6 o'clock they were at the trench where the tragedy had already taken place. Company arrived and with bayonets drove the crowds from Michigan street. The mayor then made a

from the Michigan street

sidewalK at the corner of Garfield avenue, ordering the crowd to disperse. The police and militia then drove the crowds from all the streets. At Co'clock the strikers had dispersed. At least thirty-five men are badly wounded, some, it is feared, fatally. Five strikers were arrested, all being ringleaders.

The President Houie Again. NEW YORK, July 6—At 3:20 o'clock

this afternoon, the United States steamship Dispatch with President Harrison on board, drew up in the North river opposite the Pennsylvania railroad. A tug took the party off the vessel. A train was in waiting and the president was hurried aboard. The train left at 3:40 and arrived at Washington at 8:Id. The, president looked pale and worn out.

Dennis, the Aeronaut, Iojared.

Mr. W. P. Dennis, the aeronaut, returned yesterday from Peoria, where he made a balloon ascension and parachute leap on Thursday. When returning to mother earth he alighted on a pile of lumber, and, rolling to the ground^struck a door, and was considerably bruised. He walks with a cane now, but will be sound again in a few days. He will make another leap at Sullivan, July 20th.

A Cbiuig© at tbe Mall Office.

Mr. Doug H. Smith retired from the Mail yesterday and will take a vacation of several days, during which time he will visit in the northern part of the state and the vicinity of Chicago. Upon returning he will begin to boom the new evening paper. He will be succeeded on tbe Mail by Mr. Arnold Layman.

Marriage of Wilt Ripley.

Mr. W. B. Ripley, formerly of this city, but now of New York, and Miss Margaret Milligan, of New York, were married in Philadelphia, Pa., March 2,1889. The Rev. Dr. Childs, of the latter city, officiating. Mrs. Ripley is heiress to a large eetate in Dromore, Ireland, which, was formerly her home.

The Funeral of Mr. J. D. Herkimer.

The time of tbe funeral services of Mr. „. D. Herkimer, the announcement of whose death will be found in another place, will be published in to-morrow morning's EXPRESS.

Maps For the Board of Trade Room's.

Mr. D. S. Danaldson has presented the Business Men's association with two fine wall maps, one of the city and the other of the state.

The Cow Record.

Fiye cows were impounded yesterday, and three on Friday.