Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-15

CHICAGO, July l5.-The following interview
with Jake kilrain just previous 10 his depAr-
ture for the east last night is published here:
The reporter called kilrain's attention 20 the
published statements that he was not in con-
dition when he went into the ring
ana that he was terribly bruised
and battered up when he came out OF
it. For reply Kilrain stripped 20 the buff and
invited an inspection of his BODY A careful
scrutiny of his body and OF his face failed to
disclose any wound, swelling, or even discolor-
alton. kilrain then said:
Those reporters who said was badly hurt
were fools. They raved about Sullivans pun
ishing blows, and had my body nearly broken
IN two, my ribs stove in. and was injured in
terually so that couldn't live. IL sullivan is
the punisher they say he is. and / was
pounded the way they say | was | ought to
show some signs of IT. IL / was sick when /
went into the ring the ght and the run had
through Indiana must have done me good.
WAS BEATEN AND HAVE NO EXCUSE TO MAKE;
but the sun had more to do with it than Sulli-
van had. Perhaps was not III the best possi-
bic condition. l thought / and | am sure
was IN as good condition as possible consider
ing the time l took 10 tt myself. The only
thing am suffering now is a sunburnt back.
My shoulders were almost roasted and the skin
is all coming of them. / don't know how SUI
hvan stood the heat"
Did he get on to your head?" asked the
reporter.
In reply Kilrain rubbed his left hand up and
down behind his left ear and added: Yes, he
got on to my head, but it was back here and
did not do any harm"
''wHY DID NOT YOU TRY TO FINISH HIM
when you saw him vomiting?"
"Some people will say ought to have rushed
at him at that time, but I know 1 used good
Judgment. l was watching him closely and
when he began vomiting | decided to take a
rest. There were two reasons why / did So.
The first was that / was pretty tired and
needed rest. and the next was L knew if he was
sick 1t would only be matter of time until he
would have to give in. He was not sick; he
only gagged at something they gave him to
drink and threw it up. If his stomach
had become upset enough to make him
sick he could not have recovered from
it, and all 1 would have to do was
to save myself, take my time and win. If had
made rush at him the fight would probably
have ended right there. L had not strength
enough to rush him ii he was able to make any
resistance, and rush on nay part would have
beaten me then and there"
What are your plans for the future?"
will do until l get home and look
around. l may go to California and try
to get some of those big purses they
offer there. Whether | will 20 against Jack
son or not is question that can't say any,
thing about at present. l heard Jackson
was in town and would have been glad
to have seen him. They say he is a nice fel-
low. 1 have been bothered so much that did
not care to show myself. All / care for is to
get home"
kflrafn Coming East.
PITTsBUgG, Pa, July 15.-Jake kilrain, the
defeated pugilist, accompanied by his trainer.
Mike Donovan, passed through the city on the
Pennsylvania railroad limited train this morn
ing. Their state room was locked. they did not
appear for breakfast and seemed fearful OF
their presence becoming known. No reporter
was able TO secure an interview.
Sullivan Drunk in Chicago.
New YORK, July l5.-Specisls from Chicago
say that John L. Sullivan is still in Chicago
and that he is still indulging freely in liquor
The specials also state that Kilrain was in
Chicago yesterday, but left last night for some
unknown point.
Gov. Lowry Bound to Arrest Them.
JACKSON, Miss, July 15.-Governor Lowry
still expresses his determination to have Sulli-
van and Kilrain arrested unless they go out OF
the country. Proceedings will also be begun
Immediately against Charles Rich. on whose
property the fight took place.