The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-08
DEPARTURE OF THE pUGIL1sTs.

How Kilrain Spent the Day Before Leaving
with Sullivan for the Battle-Ground.
NEW ORLEANS. July 7.-Kilrain arose at
Q o'clock this morning. after a most re-
freshing sleep, and appeared bright and
fresh. He was in excellent humor, and
cOnversed freely with his attendants and
those who came in to see him. He remained
in his room during nearly the entire fore
noon, but at about II o'clock he came down
to the gymnasium, where a large number
of the members of the Southern Athletic
Club and their guests were assembled.
Kilrain looked around the spacious hall,
tanning himself, and appeared to be quite
at his ease. At noon Kilrain. Mitchell,
Murphy and Pony" Moore breakfasted at
Moreau's restaurant, and then strolled
about town, returning to the gymnasium
at o'clock.
Kilrain's condition has visibly improved.
and his eyes were brighter and his move
ments much more active than on the prev
ious day. Mitchell appeared to be well
contented with his mans condition and
said if Sullivan don't lick him in twenty
minutes he won't do it in month. The
members of the club, some of whom were
disappointed at his appearance on his ar
rival, changed their minds to-day, and ex-
pressed themselves astOnished at his physi-
cal development, as well as the improve
ment in his demeanOr. Said one: Hes
the most deceiving man l ever saw. To
look at him one would take him to be
lOose-JOInted, round-shouldered fell
low, about five feet ten inches
tall. with small chest, long arms. and not
at all athletic; yet yon should see him
peared to lengthen fully three inches, his
chest bulged out. his eye flashed and he APP
peared able to knock down a mule with his
fists"
Kilrain acknowledged the introductions
to those present in a graceful, yet, quiet
manner, and remained in excellent humOr
until the announcement was made that
carriages were in readiness to take the
party out for drive. Kilrain, Mitchell,
to their rooms and packed their grips.
1t had been given out that the
party was going ont to the West End
for drive. and only the usual
excitement was occasioned by the de-
parture of Kilrain. A large crowd was
outside the gymnasium to watch for him,
but this has been the case since his ar
rival. At 3:11 o'clock the party entered q
carriage. There were three carriages in
Waltluk, anu COmInltte6 Oh Cne southern
Athletic Club entered the other two. When
Kilrain and his companiOns appeared with
their grips, it was seen that the party was
bound for the scene of the coming battle,
and not for the West End.
As kilrain left the gymnasium, in reply
to the adieus of the club and wishes for his
safe and speedy return, he said: Good
bye, boys: Pll be back with you in a short
time, and I'll bring you good news"
These confident words, accompanied as
they were, by smile and look of de-
termination. evoked loud cheers. The
party set out and were driven direct to
the Queen * Crescent depot. On arriving
there a train consisting OF engine No. IL, n
baggage car and two passenger coaches
was found in waiting. Kilrain and some
of his friends entered one of the coaches,
aud Sullivan and seven of his friends took
the other coach, and at o'clock the train
departed for the field of battle.
At Sulliyan's headquarters, today, there
was no departure from the usual air of
quiet confidence. Among the visitors were
Sheriff Mallery, Chief of Police hughes,
of Louisville; Jack Barnett, of New
York. and Charles L. johnson,
one of Sullivan's hackers. They were
entertained in the parior down stairs by
clusion in his room above. Sullivan passed
a lazy and luxurious day. His appsfite is
enormous. For breakfast he ate a good
sized broiled bass, five sOft-boiled eggs. n
half-loaf of graham bread and a half-dozen
sliced tomatoes. The only liquid he took
was a cup of tea. After breakfast Muldoou
gave him a shave. during the course of
which he fell asleep. and continued in that