New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
JOHN L. SULLIVAN ARRESTED
IT WAS DONE AT THE REQUEST OF GOV.
ERNOR LOWRY.
INSPECTOR BYRyEs TOOK HIM TO POLICE HEAD.
QUARTERS IN cAB-THE PUGILIsT
SUBMITTED QUIETLY.

1ohn L. Sullivan, the champion pugillst of the
world was arrested last evening by Inspector Byrnes
"iu iocked up at Police Headquarters at the request
VI Governor Lowry. Of Mississippi. Yesterday morn
e " T. Ohuds, the State agent Of Mississippi, repre-
sen"hg Governor Lowry called upon Inspector
@ @nsIhes and said that he had been to see Governor
mn 10 reference TO the exradition of Sullivan and
"id' inc Governor had told him that he could not
'dAe any action in tho until after Sullivan had
been arrested
sullivan since he came here has been stayinp al
he vanderbilt Hotel, at Fortysecond-st. and Lexing
'"n-a'e.' and the Inspector sent two detectives
,lcro 10 Keep track OF Sullvan's movements. Sui
hNah mad left the hotel before the arrival of the
onoors' Out The Inspector believed that he had no
,,'oAol OF running away, and took no steps 10 find
nun untli O'clock last evening when he sent De-
"ooNe ADAMS to the Vanderbilt Hotel 10 see If he
hau arrived. He was stll absent, but came in few
llinu'eS before 10 o'clock. Word was sent to the
inspector who was waiting at the Grand Union Hotel
al" ne crossed over to the Vanderbilt Hotel and told
uhe clerK he wanted to go to Suvan's room. A
caiEDoy look the Inspector to Suvan's room, and
the latter knocked vigorously upon the door. Sui
nVan opened tho door himself and greeted the In
spector with hearty handhake. The Inspector
did not fancy the grip and was glad when
II was over. Sullivan broke the ice by saying
"el' Inspector, heard a short time ago that you
We're looking for me- and was just going down town
to give myself up" =
Yes, that is true,' said the Inspector, Governor
Lowry has sent for you, and my business here is TO
take youo
IAN right said Sullivan. 1 am ready and am
glad that the suspense Is do not believe that
have violated any law, but If have stand ready
to meet my accuser face to face and will suffer tho
consequences without murmur.'
William Muldoon, Suvans trainer, and Charles
Johnson, OF his backers present I'm the
and showed surprise at the arrest Sullivan acted
the part Of host 10 the Inspector in graceful way,
and after liquid refreshments had been served the
Inspector, Sullivan and Detective Adams got into a
cab and drove TO Police Headquarters They arrived
at half past 10 O'Clock.
After Sullivan's pedigree taken In the Detective
Bureau he was locked up In the Museum, much more
comfortable place than even the Aldemanic cell.
sullivan brought before several reporters soon
afterward, ard he said that he had complaint 20
make at being ted and satisfied that he would
pass comfortable night The Inspector would not per-
NIT him 20 any questions Of the reporters and
said that he a prisoner, and had better consult
his lawyer before making any statement. sullivan
VIII be taken before a superior Court Judge this
morning.
Late last evening Muldoon and Johnson called upon
Sullivan and consultation held. They were
ready 10 ball the prisoner but the Inspector left in
structions not to take bail unless IL given before
Judge Of the Supreme Court