Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
SULLIVAN IN THE CooP.
The Champion Gets Twelve Months In
the County Jail.

the County Jail.
PURvIs, Miss, August l7-In the Sullivan
trial this morning Attorney Calhoun, pre-
vious to the sentencing of Sullivan, SUB
mitted to the court the following: "The
undersigned members of tho grand jury re-
spectfully ask, in view of the fact that this
is the first conviction for prize fighting in
this state and for other reasons, we recon-
mend and request that your honor Will i'm
pose no higher penalty than n fine Of 81, 900,
and that no Imprisonment be inflicted"
Ed Davis was the only petit juror who re-
fused to sign. The grand jurors all signed
it, as well as the sheriff, the clerk and Of
ficers of the court and the justice of the
peace before whom the case was first tried
General Ford supplemented the petition
by few remarks. He said that he had had
an opportunity to learn the public feeling
and sentiment IN the matter, and without a
single exception it seemed to be the desire
that the court exercise as much clemency as
possible, There was pause, then a stir in
the audience when the silence was broken by
Sullivan himself The champion stood up
before the bar and speaking in a loud, clear
and steady voice, ,-sald:
"Your honor, l desire to make a few re-
marks. 1 can only ask for your clemency in
bnlS DaJuer. NO uOuDb L nave uO0e SOlne-
thing wrong, but as my counsel told you,
was ignorant of the law L am not as ora
torcal as the distinguished district attorney
on my right or my counsel, who have ad
dressed you and therefore, beg to remark
that am your humble servant, John L. Sui
livan.n
Sullivan sat down and looked at the court
awaiting his doom. Judge Terrell after a
sented by General Ford. II was an appeal
for mercy, and the fact that the court asked
for 1t was construed as good omen. After
u few minutes inspection he folded it care
fully, laid 1t on the table, and said, "Stand
up, Sullivan" Sullivan stood up quickly
He threw out his chest, looked the court full
in the face and had evidently determined
upon perfect self control. Judge Terrell
spoke slowly:
"It seems to me this prize fight at Rich
burg was gross affront to the laws of the
state. 1t seems to have been accomplished
with systematic arrangement and in
the presence of invited thousands. 1t seems
on the part of all connected in 1t to have
been studied disregard and contempt for
law. They came from and through many
| states whose authority and civilization de-
lawless conduct within their limits and they
chose the state of Mississippi as the only fit
ground for such combat, ln-
| dicatipg their utter contempt for
the sentiments of her people and
the laws Of her statute books. The sentence
of the law Is that. as punishment for the
| offense for which you stand convicted, you
| shall suffer Imprisonment for twelve months
| in the county jail"
Sullivan gloomily took his seat None of
| mis- friends spoke to him then. 1t was best
| to leave him to his own ref actions. How
| ever, when he got under tine railing to leave
the court room he faced the sympathizing
| crowd with q broad smile. Mr.. Fitzpatrick
took his place at the bar.
| "Mr. Fitzpatrick" said the Judge, sin
view of all that has been said in your behalf
| and which am disposed to believe Is true,
| you appear to be gentleman who was only
| present at the fight as spectator, ana one
| who did not intend to violate the law. In
| view of the statements in your behalf, SEN
| teuce you to pay a fine of $2J0.n
| Captain Fitzpatrick bowed and thanked
| the court.
| District Attorney Neville said that he was
anxious to go nome to-day and asked the
| court that no more cases be tried until next
week. This was consented to and an agree.
ment to allow sixty days to file bills
| of exceptions was put on record. Cal.
| houn then made a motion for q
| appeal returnable to the supreme court on
the third Monday in February, 1890. That
section of the code for the appeal of misde
| meanors, fixes bonds at from Sl00 to 81, 900.
| The defendant had prepared bond for the
maximum amount and produced j. w. Hol-
man, of Purvis, and John Duffy, as bonds
| men.
District Attorney Neville announced the
| reception of the information of Jake Kill
| rains arrival here early next week and
asked the clerk TO issue a subpoena for Cap
tain Fitzpatrick as witness in the kilran
case and also against Bud Renaud, and he
| wanted the summons served before the wit
nesses left the state. When Mr.. Fitzpatrick
came he was informed that he was wanted
and would be required to furnish 500 bond
to appear when wanted. The ex-referee put
on as pleasant face as possible. Colonel j.
B. Dennison became his surety.
On appeal to the supreme court Sullivan
gave bond for 81, 900 for his appearance and
and $500 for costs. He left Purvis at 9 :37 p
IN. accompanied by his friend, Cune. There
| was large crowd at the depot who badC
Sullivan goodbye. On the train Sullivan
had but little to say and behaved well, al
though d little jolly. When the train passed
Richburg Charlie Rich was at the depot witt
a large concourse of people. Bonfires were
lit and cheers were given for the champion
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