Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-07-23
HEFACED SULLIVAN.
Rig Policeman A. q. Palmer OF New
York City Wanted 10 Knock
Out the Pngilist.
He went 10 BcnDstps and htet INC 'o''
Boy, who Mt once withdre"
ont a Back Door.

po,,cenan Augustus b. Palmer OF the
sanitary squad became impressed OF +.
last with the idea that he cou' ID
-a.aey H. name famous 10 future genf ira
lions BY knocking out that leading .zpo-
pent Of Boston culture, John Long ieliow
sullivan. That the Bostonian me- .kes his
at Billy Benefits saloon,
corner of FiIty-ninth street anc. Seventh
: Sanne. q no state secret, = nd thither
palmer hied himself as rapidly as posi-
hIe When the big and pov Ierful-looking
policeman. arrayed In all the gorgeous
nass of the municipal duiform, pushed
omen the swinging door and entered the
saloon with swaggers number OF tne
patrops Of the place, believing that 40.
sence Of body Is better than presence OF
mind In an emergency, made nasty Dc
barture without waiting 70 inquire the
nature Of his visit.
There was one man in the saloon VINO
apparently never moved g muscle nor
showed any sign OF interest When the
bip policeman asked the barkeeper In
bnskv voice 10 point out John L.Sulliyau.
The immoyable man was the Boston pu-
syIlist bimself. He was standing with
his elbow on the cigar stand at one end Of
the bar. stolidly and calmly Indifferent 70
the many people who came there 70 drink
In order TO catch sight Of him. The slugger
from Sluggersyille posed by the counter
with bis elbow lightly resting on the
glass. looking as though he might have
some faint knowledge OF his greatness,
but was so serenely condescending that
be did not desire to impress the fact
upon his audience. Policeman Palmer
disturbed the current OF the great mans
reflections by the question, "Are you
Sullivan"
al am" quietly replied the bruiser,
UWen,n went on Palmer, al hail from
Boston, too, but originally came from
Bangor, Me- Now, ! want to tell you
this You went through the West and
made great hullabaloo, but ! amt
afraid OF YOU You daren't gimme
chance to knock you out"
To say that Sullivan was surprised at
the way this challenge was blurted out
would be TO draw II mild. He simply
gasped and said nothing.
"You daren't go up in a room with
me,p went on the policeman, WettiDg MS
hands with moisture from his mouth, and
squarlng of. "Come up and gimme an
opportunity to spoil yer mug"
r'Wot dyer say2n classically asked the
Boston gentleman.
"Dash, blankety, blank, dash. say
you daren't go up stairs and fight it out
with me. Dash, blankety, blankety,
blank.n
Sullivan looked at the officer, saw that
he meant business, and turned on his
heel and quietly stole away out OF the
back door. As soon as Sullivan had de-
parted, Saloonkeeper Bennett, with the
assistance Of the oarkeeper and the by
ISLANDERS, induced the policeman To
leave, carefully noting the number
on his shield-G03. The news
OF Policeman palmer's escapade
reached the ears OF Police Captain
Killillea on Thursday, and he Immediately
notified Superintendent Murray, who
ordered Sergeant Washington Mullin Of
the sanitary squad 20 present charges
against Palmer. These charges, which
were preferred yesterday, state that
Palmer was guilty OF conduct unbecom-
ing an officer and gentleman. The
charges will probably be examined into
within week or so. Bennett is put
down as complainant, and the witnesses
are Sulliyan's trainer and a liyery-stable
keeper.
John L. Sullivan was not anxious to
disclose very much 10 a reporter who
called on him yesterday. He said, In
substance, that he did not want TO have
any trouble with the New York police.
Bennett would say absolutely nothing.
Capt. Killilea sald "If had known
OF the trouble on the day II occurred
should have arrested Palmer. Sullivan
has told me all about the affair, and
explained that he didn't want TO
have any difficulty while in New York
with the police. He said that all the fuss
In Boston was caused by the enmity OF
one Of the high police officials, He said
he came here TO make living, and II he
can't DO II he will have 10 20 away again
lie said that In case Of any trouble where
he was he always wanted TO help the
police, and he intended TO always stick
by them. Why, said he, Il would rush
down from my room In my bare feet TO
give them helping hand, II necessary
For my part, think that Sullivan de-
serves credit for not making a row when
he had so good an excuse."--[ New York
Star.