, 1889-08-22
NET HIS MATCH.
John L. Sullivan Knocked Out in
One Round by Mississippi
Law.
After Lecture He Was Sem
fenced to Twelve Months in
Jail.

Jail.
PuRvIs, Miss, Aug. lin sullivan's
trial this morning, attorney Calhoun,
previous to the sentence of Sullivan, adj
dressed the court as follows: 1.-The
undersigned members of the grand jury,
impancllcd ut the present term of court,
who tried the case of the state vs.. John
+. Sullivan convicted OF prize fight ting.
respectfully show the court that in Wow
of the fact that this is the first convic
tion for the oiiense named In this state,
and for this reason they respectfully
recommend and request that your honor
will impose no higher penalty than n
fine of $1,000 and that no imprisonment
be inflicted"
Ed. Davis was the only juror who re-
fused to sign, The grand jurors all
signed it, as well as the sheriff, clerk
and officers of the court and tho justice
of the peace before whom the case was
first tried.
General Ford supplemented the pc
tition by a few remarks. He said he had
had an opportunity to learn tho public
feeling and sentiment in tho matter, and
without exception there seemed to be a
desire that the court exercise as great
degree OF clcmency as possible.
There was pause, then stir in the
audience, when the silence was broken
by Sullivan himself, The cha mpion
srood up before the bar and speaking in
u loud, clear and steady voice, he said:
Your honor | desire to make a re.
mark can only ask for your clcmency
III this matter. No doubt ! have done
something wrong, but as my counsel
told You, | was ignorant of the law. |
am not as orGtOriCal as the distinguished
district attorney ON my right or my
counsel who have addressed you, and
therefore ! beg 10 remark that | am
your humble servant, John l.. Sulli-
van"
sullivan sat down and looked at the
court awaiting hisdoom. Judge Terrell,
altCr moment or two, asked for the
petition which was presented To him by
general Ford 1t was an appeal for
mercy; and the fact that the court asked
ior IL was construed us good omen,
Aiter few minutes inspection he folded
it carefully laid it ON the table and said.
stand up sullivan" sullivan stood
up quickly. He threw out his chest
looked hopeful in the face, and had
evidently determined on perfect self
CONTROL Judge Terrell spoke slowly
~ seems to me that this prize fight at
lilchburg was a gross atiront
to tho. laws of the state where the
authorities personally forbade it. 1t
seems To have been accomplished with
systematic arrangement and in the
presence of invited thousands, and it
seems ON the part of all connected with
1t To have been studied disregard and
contempt foe the law. They came from
and through many states whose author
tiles and civilization deferred them from
ar Al, l,,,tr
duct within their limits, and they chose
Mississippi as the only lit ground for
such combat, indicating their utter
contempt for the sentiments of her peo-
PIE and the laws on her statute books.
The sentence OF the law is that as pun
, ishment for tho oltense for which you
stand convicted you shall suffer impris-
onnrnt for twelve months in the county
Jail"
sullivan gloomly took his seat. None
ol hls friends spoke to him then, as it
was best TO leave him to his own retiec-
tions However, wien he got ttn der the
railing to leave the court room he faced
the sympathi2ing crowd with broad
smile. Mr.. Fitzpatrick took his place at
the bar.
'Mr. Fitzpatrick" said the Judge, Gin
view of all that has been said in your be-
half, and which am disposed to believe
is true, You appear 10 he Il gentleman
who was only present at the fight as "a
I spectator and who did not intend to vio-
late law. In view of the statements in
Your behalf sentence you to pay fine
OF $500"
Captain Fitzpatrick bowed and
thanked the court, District Attorney
Neville suio that he was anxious to go
home to-day, and asked that no more
cases be tried until next week. This
was consented to and the agreement to
allow sixty days to file bills of cXcep-
tons was nut on record,
Calhoun then made u motion for am
appeal returnablc to the supreme court
on the third Monday III February, 1889.
The defense had prepared bond for the
maximum amount and presented it. j.
W. Iiollcman of Purvis aud John Duffy
We're the bondSmCn.
District Attorney Neville announced
the reception of the information of Jake
kilrains arrival here carly next week,
and asked the clerk to issue Il subpoena
for Captain Fitzpatrick as Il witness in
the kilraiu case, and also against Bud
Renaud, and he wanted the summons
served before the witness left the state.
When Mr.. Fitzpatrick came in he was
informed that he was wanted and would
be requested to furnish bonds in $500 to
appear when wanted, The eX-referee
put on as pleasant smile as possible.
4 Colonel j. ID. Denison, OF Harris sburg,
became his security.
APPEALED.
MERIpEN Miss, Aug, 17.--On the APP
peal of the case TO the supreme court
Sullivan gave a bond for $1,000 for his
appearance and $500 costs. He left Pur-
Wis ut 6;37 p. NJ, accompanied by his
large crowd at the depot, who bade him
goodbye. On the train Sullivan had
out little to say and behaved well, al
though he was a little jolly when the
train passed Riohburg. Charlie Rich
was at the depot with concourse OF
people. Bonfires We're lit and cheers
were given to the champion.
THREE WE'RE KILLED.