Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-08
BEFORE THE FIGHT.
Gossip as to the Event in New Orleans
Yesterday.

! rduSemeuts IOr the ngnt, anu al neRothtous
had to be conducted with the greatest secrecy
to avoid any interference by the governors OF
the various states who had instructed the
sheriffs to use every precaution to prevent the
men coming together. Every train that arrived
brought its quota Of passengers who wanted to
see the fight, and the array Of toughs and sport
ing men was very great.
The sale of tickets was Unexpectedly large,
and the excursion money viii exceed that OF
the main stake, so that John L. and Jake may
be said to be battling for $4,000. There will
be 700 Innerrfng tickets at SIS each, or $40, 500
and 1000 tickets at $40 each, or 1000, max
ing grand total of $50. 500.
| Speaking OF the character Of the men who
| will form a great proportion of the spectators,
the correspondent Of the Philadelphia Times
says: There are little chances of a row at the
| ring side, yet ii will not be because peaceful
ness is sought by all, for there are in the crowd
| men who, while not seeking, would revel in
spilling gore, and suppose that to-day have
conversed with as many as 500 men who have
| either started private graveyard or contrib
uted to the number of dead MEN in old estab-
| lished ones.
| SHOT TWENTY-FIVE MEN.
One man, who is envied by all others. is a
quiet yet notwithstanding chap, whose
record Is twenty two lives ended by leaden pei
lets. This very extraordinary individual is, of
| course, from the far west, and he killed his
men III an attempt to eclipse the record of his
partner in the gambling business, who had
/ twenty-four notches on the handle Of his shoot
ing iron. He is accompanied by a band of
| ive, each of whom has to his credit at
| least four tombstones in various cemeteries.
OF the others whom rubbed up against all had
| at least one mans name on the dead list and
| many OF them have two or three. There are
also some gentry who will tonight crowd the
| cars to the platform and get in whatever fine
| work Is necessary to make their expenses. 1
can even now see some lambs fall among these
| wolves, and have their fleece shorn, or in
other words, lose their watches and pocket
| books.
THE MEN AND THEIR BEHAVIOR.
Kilrain has not kept himself under close
| cover since he arrived, and has won many
| friends by his quiet, conservative demeanor.
| He left the city in private car especially
fitted for his accommodation in the afternoon.
He was accompanied by Johnny Murphy,
Charlie Mitchell, Pony Moore, Doctor Daugh-
erty, Frank Stevenson and John I. Morris.
prominent man, who is well-posted i'll the
details of the arrangements for the fight, said
that kilrains people had shown considerable
cleverness In their work. They had converted
supposed enemies into friends. and that it
would be impossible for any one to arrest Kill
rain or Mitchell. they we're already under
arrest by the Ohio authorities. and could not be
moiested by any officers of the state of Louisi-
ana or any other state.
kilrain says he would rather die in the ring
than to go to his home in Baltimore defeated
man at the hands OF Sullivan. Yesterday
afternoon Frank Stevenson. his manager, told
him that New York sport wagered several
hundred dollars that the first punch" Suli-
van would give him the Maryland cham
pion's colors would be lowered to the
ground. The information nettled Kilrain,
and he answered spritedly, Il don't care
if he gives me fifty blows l will be able to
stand them Perhaps they believe will have
my hands tied behind me and Sullivan will do
all the fighting. Wait until they see." The
BaltImorean had a wicked look in his eve as he
finished speaking. 1t was really the first ex-
hibition OF quick temper he showed since he
began training.
Sullivan has been exceptionally quiet. and
but few have been able to see him, though he
has had numerous visitors. Betting was ex-
ceptionally light yesterday. Win or lose, Kill
rain and his trainers will start for home after
the fight on special train. Billy Mcmillan,
the Washington lightweight, arrived yesterday
morning. -
VIEWS OF AN OBSERVER.
One Of those who travelled through the coun-
try with Sullivan on boxing tour had
splendid opportunity of seeing Sullivan and
judging his condition. The fighter unhesitat-
ingly announced it as his faith that Sullivan
would be whipped surely. Those who espouse
the Sullivan cause base their belief in the sue
cess of their choice more on his past achieve
ments than on his present condition. They
are loud in their demands for an honest con-
test.
Last night. taking the gladiators point for
point and man for man, the safest prediction is
that tO-day's battle will be terrible one if the
principals enter the ring. Tom Allen. the ex-
champion. says that Kilrain will win while Joe
Coburn contends that Sullivan will be the
champion.
SPIRIT SAYS JOHN L. WILL WIN.
At spiritualistic seance in Cincinnati yester-
day afternoon the spirit of Johnny Moran, a
noted local sport, who died about four months
ago, was called up. 1t declared that Sullivan
would win his fight with Kilrain tomorrow In
1881, when Maud 5. was at Chester park Moran
went out there with John l.. Sullivan, who like
the great horse, was then comparatively IN
known. Moran took Sullivan's hand and plac-
ing it on Maud SIS head said: These are the
| two champions for the next seven years" His
prophecy has been singularly verified.
FRISCO SMELLS RAT.
A San Francisco special to the New York
Herald says: The action of Kilrain's friends
in SO widely advertising the coming fight be-
tween Jake and Jo' n L. has caused many of
San Francisco's sports to believe that Kilrain's
| friends either want the principals arrested
before they go into the ring or to give the
matter such great publicity that the fight will
be stopped before it is finished and all bets de-
| clared off.
Betting has chopped around. Although Sui
| livan Is not the favorite here, there is more
| inclination to put up money on the proposition
| that there will be no fight, or that if the men
meet they will lie stopped On the first prop
osition so to $40 is offered. Bets that the
| fight will not be finished are 2 to /.
There's too much money upon this fight to
ever let it go to finish" said prominent
| member of the California athletic club to-day
| You mark my words, if the men come to-
| gether they will either be stopped by officers
/ of the law there will be a rush of the back
ers of the losing man, and that will end the
| matter"
II should hate to have anything Of that kind
happen" said Paddy Ryan, the Trojan ex-
champion. who fought Sullivan at Mississippi
City. for 1t Is certain that there will be good
| many spectators killed. I am confident that
Sullivan has gone to New Orleans for the pur-
pose of fighting Kilrain to finish, but whether
he Will have chance TO do 30 is another thing "
| About sl2. 900 has been wagered in this city
on the result of the fight, mostly at odds Of
100 TO 80 on Sullivan, but even greater odds are
| readily obtainable.
Gen. Simon Cameron's Requests.
Gen. Cameron's will has not yet been admit
| ted to probate, but the following are said to be