The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-07-07
NO LAW AGAINST IT.

Wlil however, De WlJnln LDTte uOuIS' run
by rail from New Orleans.
KILRAIN CONFIDENT.
Kilrain is without doubt in splendid con-
ditiOn and appears to be confident of win
ming. He expressed himself to this effect,
saying that he never felt better in his life,
and felt now that he would win. He did
not underrate Sullivan's skill and strength.
All he asked was fair field and no favors,
and he was satisfied of the result. For
further information he referred to Mitchell
BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE.
Mitchell said Kilrain was in better con-
dition now than he had ever been before in
his life. and was as skillful as he was strong.
He hoped that the people would accord his
man fair play, and he felt sure that Kilrain
would best the big slugger. There ap-
peaTed TO be some slight fears in the minds
of some of the party that the great en-
thusiasm aroused in the city in behalf of
Sullivan might cause the crowd to be over
partial to the big man, but assurance was
given them that the Baltimore man would
be given fair play, and this appeared to
satisfy them.
The party and escort :arrived at the
gymnasium of the Southern Athletic Club
about noon, and a rousing welcome was
given hllrain and his party.
MULDoON SATISFIED.
Muldoon being interviewed tonight said:
Sullivan is all right, | am satisfied with
him. [ can't say anything that will express
more than that | have more at stake than
anyone else than Sullivan himself and l am
satisfied with his condition. All / ask for
now is for the fight to come off. If it is
prevented for any cause we will go on
training as if nothing had happened until
the fight does come of. / have
no doubt as to the honesty and sincerity of
Kilrain himself, but have little faith in
the men behind him, whom l regard
as tricksters.
sULLIyAN'S WEIGHT.
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 about 207 pounds. He is
ready now and anxious to begin earnest
work. He is in excellent spirits, singing
and chatting merrily. he never refers to
the fight, nor are we anxious to rouse his
impetuous temper by discussing the subject.
His manner .cOnvinces me that he is conf
dent of winning. That confidence we all
share.
TO WEAR PLASTER OF PITCH.
Sullivan will go into the ring wearing a
plaster of pine pitch, which viii encirce
his body like a woman's corset, and cover
almost as much space. It was made in Now
York after design furnished by Muldoon.
1t is made of buckskin lined with pine
pitch. 1t fits tight like a belt, and is about
twelve inches wide all the way round 1t is
said to haveavery brscing andstrengthening
effect en- those who wear it, Mhldooa says
that Kilrain will probably wear one hike it,
Mitchell having copied the idea from him.
An Associated Press reporter asked Mitchell
to-day If the wearing OF such a plaster
would furnish ground for technical OBJ ec-
tion. He replied that it would not leaving
the impression on the reporter's mind that
not only Sullivan, but Kilrain also will 90
into the ring braced up with pitch plas-
ter"
Although the excitement in sport
ing circles has been at fever heat
in this city for the past few days,
Kilrain's expected arrival this mora
ing raised the excitement to boiling
pitch. Up to this day the big Boston slug
ger had everything his own way as far as
public opinion went, and it was hoped by
Kilrain's friends that his arrival would
cause change in favor of their favorite
The st. Charles hotel is the headquarters
of many of the visiting sports and nearly
eli OF the newspaper men. The scenes were
very animated this afternoon.
TYPICAL CROWD.
Nearly all the guests have an unmis-
pugilists from every section Of the country,
sporting characters who have never missed
fight, and correspondents who have ''donen
every battle during the last fifteen years
They mlngle freely, and each has his opin-
ion as to the outcome of tha great mill,
which he expresses with uncommon
frequency. Checked suits, straw hats,
russell shoes and flannel shirts are the
prevailing costumes of these gentry. Many
nf thap1 hoar 1eaa riye tIoI - 81
scraps, and frequently an ear or piece of
nose is missing. The former aristocratic
guests of this hotel, if they could re-appear
upon the scene now, would instinctively
feel down TO see il their watches aud money
were safe in their pockets. Kilrain, accom-
panied by Charlie Mitchell, came to the
hotel about l O'Clock and was followed by
crowd which was anxious to get sight of
the man who is to stand up against Sui.
livan.
THE RIDE TO THE GROUNDS.
1t is understood that the first train that
departs for the battle-ground will put out
about | O'Clock Monday morning, to be fol-
lowed later by second train which will
contain the spectators. Those who are here
to witness the fight viii get no sleep Sunday
night, and it is expected that both men will
enter the ring between 6 aud o'clock Mon
day morning. Sullivan continues hot
favorite
TRooPs,OUT IN MISSISSIPPI.
JACKSON, MISS, July G.-By the dis
position made to-day of the troops belong
ing to the national guard Of Mississippi,
the railroads leading into the state from
Louisiana have been covered, SO as to pre-
vent, if possible, fight between Sullivan
and Kilrain taxing 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 this state.
CANT FIGHT IN ARKANSAS.
LITTLE Rock, ARK, July 6-The action
taken by the governors Of Mississippi, Ala
bama and louisiana in regard to the Sulli-
van-Kilrain fight has been the cause of con-
siderable discussion among the sporting
men of this city. No little surprise, not
withstanding TINS fact, was occasioned in
official circles at late hour tonight by the
reception of the following telegram by Gov.
Eagle;
MOUNT NEso ARK, July 0, 1889.
To Gov. Eagle, Lfttle Rock, Ark.;
Application has been made for fighting
ground for Sullivan and kilrain on Mount Nebo,
Will you permit the fghti JOSEPH EVANS.
Mount Nebo is beautiful mountain ris-
ing several thousand feet above the Arkansa as
river, and is a popular resort where hun
dreds Of Arkansans spend their summer,
and would doubtless make a good
Joseph Evans is the owner of the resort
and reliable man. Gov. Eagle was at
first disposed to treat The matter as q joke,
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