Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-12
Bull.Fighting In Southern Arizona.

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Bull.Flghting In Southern Arizona.
A large, ring-likc Enclosure, shut in by
wall OF poles set in the ground, and
bound together by rawhide thongs; a
gate-like opening, with narrow passage.
way leading to 1t, made of the same rude
materials; post in the center of the ring,
ten feet high, with cross-bar at its top
swinging on pivot, and suspended from
each end of the bar large canvas bag,
distended by framework within; on two
sides of the Enclosure, and on level with
the tops Of the poles, series of broad
platforms-on the one in the shade of the
building, in the rear, the combined beauty
of the Sunny South, on the other, and be-
heath II on the ground, a motley collec-
ton OF caballeros, old men and brown,
shock headed, hatless boys-admirable
specimens of the type gamin; u tlutter of
fans and rustic Of drapery from the one
balcony-laughter and frequent signals
of impotence from the other.
As the first bull disappears through the
side gate another dashes into the circle
IIOIl tuC HULL cuuuuCC-A great DIhCk
fellow, with red, wicked-looking eyes.
He stands tor a moment lashing his sides
with his long, thin, whip-like tail, with
lowered crest, glazing upon the novel
scene. A novice heed not be told that no
would need no urging to make him fight
A nimble matadore flaunts his scarlet flag
in the air, and with low below the angry
beast plungcs at it; jus: fraction of time
the willy aggravator balances himself on
his toes in front of the brute, and with
graceful sweep losses his flag over his
head, and glides to one side, while the bull
sweeps by with force that would have
driven his long, thin horns through and
through the Mexican, if .he had been in
front. Cries of " Bravoi" and the clap
ping of fair Though ungloved, and must
say somewhat BROWN hands reward the
matadorc, who receives the acknowledge
msnt with profound and graceful bow.
And now, the bulls blood being thorough
ly up, he dashes right and lett ut the sight
Of every red flag. About this time our
friend the clown reappeared. but he had
undergone remarkable transformation
before he was quite thin fellow, with
" lean and hungry look" but now he is of
sufficient size for the president of u fat
mans club The bull, catching sight of
him, dashed at him, and before the UNI
lucky fellow could escape, caught him on
his horns and hurled him through the air
as though shot from catapult A mata-
dore claims the bulls attention long
enough to let the clown escape, who,
thanks TO his generous padding, is not
much hurt, and who, rs he gets up and
limps of, looks the establishment he prob
ably does not feel. This accident is quite
funny enough to satisfy even his natural
tormentors, the small boys, and their salu-
tations, as the clown limps by, would be
very amusing If they were transferable. A
great deal of merriment Is produced by
two fellows who climb into the canvas
bags suspended in the center of the arena.
As the bull nears them they attract his at
tcntion, and backing off few feet he
rushes at them. As he strikes the bags
they rebound, and occasionally are driven
completely over The occupants are pro-
tected by the frame work within the bags,
and besides are thoroughly padded. Pres
emily the ring Is cleared OF all but one
brave fellow, who, tossing aside his flag,
takes in each hand an iron barb, highly
Ornamcnted with rosettes and streamcrs
Of various colored ribbons and paper.
Watching favorable opportunity,
he plunges one into the nearest
flank of the bull and the other into the
other flank At each insertion the bull
winces, bellows with pain AID becomes
frantic with rage, while his TANKS are
bathed in blood Taking barb in each
hand the matadore approaches the furious
animal Somewhat weary from repeated
failures and the injuries he had received,
the bull closely watches the man. and
wheeling round presents a constant front;
closer and closer goes the bull fighter, the
bull recedes slower and slower, finally
stops, lowers his massive head, and With
his front hoofs drives the dirt Of the arena
far up into the air. Suddenly he recedes
a few feet rapidly; the matadorc stops;
with lowered crest and lashing tail the
brute plunges at him. Posing himself,
the matadorc stretches forth his long, slen-
der arms, and when the mad brute is right
upon him, reaches over the grizzled front
and curving n Aand plunges the sting
ing barbs do Fs the shoulders of the
furious bull abS glides to one side un-
toached-a brave and daring feat, over
which the spectators go wild in their en-
thusiasm. The gate is thrown open, the
bull rushes out the band plays and the
crowd disperses
The General with whom / have been
standing q am with military party to-
day. says: Very cruel amusem all
one sided not man killed. "---s ran
cisco Alta Cat,fornia.
THERE are now at the t,lited States
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