The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-07-04
START OF THE SLUGGERS.
BOTH NOW ON THE WAY TO THE
BATTLE-GROUND.

Kilrain's Departure Taken From Balti-
more and sullivan's From Cincinnati
The Former Looks as Though He
May Be a Little Overtrained--The
Law Officers Still threatening.
CINCINNATI, o., July 3.-John L. Sulli-
van and party left here at 7:55 o'clock this
morning by the Queen AID Crescent route.
They left no information concerning their
plan of procedure, or whether they would
go through by the regular train, or whether
to avoid suggested capture in Mississippi
they would secretly change their plans and
sneak through that state by special train or
by some unexpected route. They did not
appear to be much affected by the alleged
plan to capture the pugilist in Mississippi,
though they are aware that there might be
inducements to mako such a proceeding
possible.
TROOPS TO BE USED.
JACKSON, MISS, July 3.-Gov. Lowroy
has telegraphed the governors of Alabama
and LouiSan for permission to pass armed
mllltlafnen through their respective states
preparatory to intercepting Sullivan and
kilran should they enter this state to fight.
KILRAIN ON THE WAY.
BALTIMORE, Nd, July 3.-Jake Kilrain
left Baltimore at 2;l5 o'clock this afternoon
by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad Sew
eral hundred persons were present, but no
cheers were given az the train left. The
train is expected to arrive Mt New Orleans
at IL o'clock on Friday. Betting here Is
The man is hard as a rock but
looks a trifie too fine. HIS cheeks
are sunken and his color only fair, his
eyes lack luster, but that is characteristic
OF the man, even when out of training
Mitchell has very nearly decided to work
his man up to Sunday, and has taken every
possible precaution TO keep him just that
shade of physical condition which, in pro-
| fessional parance is known as ION edgen
HIS STRONG POINTS.
Conservative judges consider Jake's stom-
| ach and legs his strong points. II Kilrain's
blows should lack steam, or late in the fight
| his massive head should drop forward, he
can only blame the prowess Of his burly an
| tagonist, or perhaps that six or eight pounds
have gone to the bad in this final week of
preparation. 1t looks as though Kilrain
had trained for sprint and, in sporting
psrlance, may find it difficult to last the
distance. Aside from this one blemish, the
man looks strong and fit for a bruising
battle.
BETTING FAvoRs SULLIVAN.
NEW ORLEANS, July 3.-As the day Of
battle draws near the excitement becomes
more intense, and thousands of people ex-
press themselves as being anxious to go to
the scene of the mill, no matter where it
takes place. Betting was not very lively
to-day, there beingplenty of Sullivan money
but little Kilrain money In sight The Kill
rain men are holding back for the advent
of the bookmakers and knowing ones, who
| are expected to-day. One bet of $500 to
| $3.50 on Sullivan was placed to-day, and
| bets of 500 to $40, and 500 to $50 on Sui
livan were offered, but found no takers
| Sullivan men are not Offering odds because
they underrate Kilrain, but because the
latter's friends are shy just now.
TO BE MET BY CLUBS.
The Young Mems Gymnasium Club held
| a meeting tonight to arrange for the recep-
| ton of Sullivan, who will reach here to-
morrow. The Southern Athletic Club will
| receive Kilrain, and large delegation will
| go out on a special train to meet him and his
| party Friday. Kilrain and his party will
embark on the special train at the
meeting point and come to the
city, where carriages will take them TO
the club rooms, where quarters have been
prepared for him. Ii is curious thing to
note the sudden faith that has sprung up in
the curative waters Of Abita Springs and
the desire that has suddenly seized great
number of people to sniff the perfume of
the pine Almost every ono met on the
streets is going to Abita Springs on Monday.
CHATTANOOGA BELIEVES IN SULLIVAN.
CHATTANOOGA, July 3.-John L. Sullivan
and party passed through this city tonight,
en- route for the scene Of the battle They
will reach New Orleans tomorrow. The
odds in the local betting are about to on
Sullivan. Muldoon declares that if the
quarters and select another ground. Suli-
van is exercising with dumb bells and skip
ping the rope while on the train.