Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-15
RILRArs ARRESTED
A Baltimore Policeman Took uim
In Charge as He Stepped From the

A BHtftunDre policeman TOOK HMM |
In Charge as He Stepped From the |
Norfolk Et0at. |
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
BALTIMORE, Aug. l4--The ex-ohampion,
Jake Kilrain, Is now in the ciutohes OF
the law. He was captured about
O'Clock this morning as he stepped from
the Norfolk boat on its arrival at her
wharf. When Kilrain walked of the
gang-plank, accompanied by his wife.
Sergeant Frank Toner greeted him with
these words: "How do, Jake; the mar
shsl wants to see YOU" ''ail right, l am
ready to go with you"
The sergeant was armed with the
proper authority. o warrant issued by
Governor jackson for Kilrain's arrest by
virtue Of requisition made on him by
Governor Lowry OF Mississippi. When
apprenended by the sergeant Kilrain
waited only long enough to get his bag
gage together and sent Ii with his wife
to his residence In this city. He en-
tered carriage and was driven to
the Central police station. He was
not put under lock and key, as
is customary with those apprehended
for any misdemeanor, but was allowed to
rest himself in Captain Farsn's private
room. Kilrain was not at all upset by
his arrest, but took matters cody as he
enjoyed nice breakfast ordered from q
nearby restaurant. Kilrain 10 looking
we'll; he is somewhat tanned, owing to
exposure on the beach at Old Point, but
his eyes are brighter and his general sp-
pesrRnce Is that OF man In perfect
health. Eis moustache, which was
shaved off prior to his fight with Sullivan
ia srowipg now and altogether heresembles
his appearance when be was trainer for
the Ariel Boat Club several seasons ago.
Jake weighs about 400 pounds. Out.
wardly he bears no marks whatever OF bis
recent encounter with Sullivan, and II he
was injured tho rest he has had and the
surf bathing at Old Point have effected
cure. Jake regretted that he could not
ontline his future course owing to the
uncertainty at to what would be done
with him by Governor Lowry. He said:
IT had intended all along to give my
self up and was only waiting to see what
they would do with Sullivan. Thought
it was better TO do that than to keep
lodging around the country to avade ar
rest. They would have bounded me any.
how until they captured me and did
not care leave the country as all OF my
| interests are here and think can do
we'll when once more / am free.
Unfortunately, however, l came home
o few days too soon; had waited o little
longer 1 would have known what was
done to sullivan and then would have
known what TO expect myself. Otcourse
I expect to get the same that he does. II
it is fine and six months IN Jail, then ]
will get 1t too.n
"It that should be the result, Jake,
what will you do after serving the
sentence Z" inquired the reporter.
"Oh. don't know. l have not made
any plans for the future. have several
offers from combinations to go on the
road and any ono OF them would pay me
pretty well. suppose will have to
give up all such Ideas now. until fine
what they are going to do with me dowr
SOUTH
4 In relation to the aght Kilrsin sale
that Sullivan was In prime condition and
> TINT he considered Muldeon the best mar
! In the world to handle the big fellow
SIN fsct, be could not have been gotter
! Into such condition by any other man.
About his own condition K;lrain wouit
say little. He said: "Iwas not as stronI
as I expected to be and Sullivan wa
much stronger than we thought him tt
be-"
!, "a great many people think tina
Mitchell did not handle you properly
Jake" said the reporter.
''oh, guess he did as well as he knew
how" waB the reply.
About this time KllrAin's friends begsi
to drop in. Among them was Joe Whyte
his lawyer.
It was at FIRST thought that an attemp
would be made TO get out habeas col
pus for hia release from custody, bu
later developments in the case chow tina
this course has bssn abandoned, Kllraii
fhsving decided TO go at once on tn
requisltion to Mississippi.
Marshal Frey telegraphed the news o
Kilrain's capture to Governor Lowr
early this morning, and it has been al
ranged 10 send Kilfain, accompanied b.
Captain Farnan aud Sergeant Toner
They will probably leave tonight 70
Mississippi.
Secrecy has been maintained by th
police, as ii is nov known that on tn
29th of July, Governor Lowry made
rexuisition on Governor jackson, VIII
Immediately issued a warrant for Xii
rains arrest. This was received by MAJ
shall Frey on July 3lst, and be at one
detailed officers to keep sharp lookou
for Kilrain, who was known to be in tn
vicinity of Norfolk and every mornin
! for tho past two weeks the inoomin
boats have been watched. All this tim
Detective Norris was cavorting aroun
the country and the newspapers were IN
OF reports about bis doings. The Bait
; more police, however, laid low and III
ally were successful Marshal Frey
! perfectly satisfied with the Legality c
, Kilrain's arrest.
The last developments are to the effet
= that Kilrsin will do nothing here, BIT
will go to Mississippi and make his figl
: before the courts OF that state. He wi
, certainly leave Baltimore tonight.