The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-08
A BULLS FIGHT WITH A LION.
EXCITING SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT IN
THE CAPITAL or PERU.
A Mstsdor Riiis BuiI-A Bull whips
Besr-Tbeps Bun whips n Lion. aud Four
bulldogs Kin ~ I.toness The Crowd Break
into the Arepa-sisughter by soidierA

day morning recently saw the announcement
conspicuously posted IN the public square Of
lima that a grand bull fight would take place
that day al the Plaza de Acho. Securing "A car
riage. / was speedily driven to the plaza. which
u found donsely crowded with motley assem-
sblage of humanity. embracing almost all nation
alities. On the way passed numerous splcn-
did private carr iagea, occupied by richly Creased
ladies' and gentlemen. chatting mcrry aud
bull fight promised Obtaining q ticket en-;
tered the enclosure and viewed the building and
iits surroundings. II In evidently very old. hav-
ing been built during the spanish occupancy OF
Peru. and presents much the appearance OF n
lined the passageways to preserve order. The
walks around The building were lined with
negro booths for the sale Of refreshments, tend
cd by sawart sons and daughters of Africa
who ID thriving trnde with the younger por-
ton OF the visitors The negroes of this city are
excellent cooks. and furnish the wealthicst
families with the greater part OF their pastry
Peruvinn housewives not caring 10 prepare
such dishes IN their own houses.
As my ticket entitled mo to n seat in one OF
The balconies. ] made my way 10 that portion Of
the house, and had hardly been seated when
helNd my name pronounced in soft. feminine
Noi'e IN one OF the adjacent boxes. Turning
my head in TINT direction wis greeted by the
smiling face Of u young Peruvian lady 10 whom
l. had recently been introduced. and who was
The daughter Of one Of the lending families of
was courteolsly invited by the far senorita. her
mother, and sister TO share thor box during
Tue entertainment. Nothing pOulu nave llpNSrI
ne b. tier. The building was thronged, as the
President Of the Republic and his family were
expected io grace the occasion, and the enthu-
siistic as-cmhlhgc wore patiently awaiting their
coming for the entertainment To commence.
suddenly tho band struck up tho Peruvian ma.
hy hia Wifc and son. made his appearance. The
signal for the commencement of the perform
ancc was now given. and several mounted plea
tered tlc arena. These horses Hre fine speci-
urrs. and are carefully trained for th"r
dam 'rnu- prof., ssiuu. many oI them having
served some nitorn or sixteen years. The du-
ti's o' Oh" yiradorcs are 10 worry and annoy the
hui. th"irDy making MIN moro frrocipus. At
on" ~ t. ~ the arena l. gate through which
the hU.l ,uters.
Al a given signal tho rnte opened and with a
lsrriii, toar tho animal sprnng into The circle.
broth and gard sp"ll-hound at the com
oateni-. Tho bull was gayly decorated with
h@lriN ~ various hu"s. and ON his head was
fas, ned a beautiful bouquet Of flowers. When
The animal entered the arena he suddenly
STOPPED. His pausc. however. was OF short
duration, for. perceiving the mounted horse
men. he iurously dashed at them. But the
horses arr 80 we'll trained that his efforts were
entirely luthc, ~ when the ,cnragcd animal al.
most rcgcted them. and the spectators held
th.'r tr,g'h sNpccting ~ SEQ tho noble animals
kvred hy the hull, they suddenly and quickly
wheeled 90 one s,dr. therubN escaping the at
tack. II frequently happ,ns that tn bun meet
ing D" - STAN" ~ his herhlonE speed. STUN
bct aud Tails forward. break ing his l"gs. when
hc J.. i'm lcdlau'iy cspatrhud.
Nnnthrr -LnHl wac now given. and th' ri n
W. a'nr uy suaklrf Icd ciy'h before nun.
mo rcd rloih made him more furious. and he
,,ln-hr hf7l At one and thcn a another OF the
hur'. nrn, until ~ last. exhausted with his vain
IN -. p" psus.d glazing wildly around. The
horsr retired. mad s'vcrlh picaiorrs on foot
sii' rri ihr arena. dressed IL different -cOiorrd
costumes. and all wearing "A rcd zap. The bull
having T.. )Nercd LIS strength, and seeing these
n.N 90 MOS rcIeweI In. ATTACK with incrcas-
ed NY."r, darling furiously from ono to tho
"lrf, Hifl perfectly wild with rage But the
Wiz l'.oa'o,'s easily eyaded his charges. The
~HtHf
wA"n w'r" ii,lod with an explosive substance
" 80. liking Ihr pull. len gaping wounds.
s'r,!"d into the middle Of the arena. armed
N,fn a sword. aud having bowed To the
ir -ii"n' and ihen 70 the audience. prepared
thri!iiae and exciting. The audience watched
t,ir cu' tn' with breath less attention. The plea
dor.- tried 90 n,,ra I tho attention OF the bl 10
eivr a." mntadnr an opportunity to use his
sword hut the bull. having caught sight II tho
lett"r. suddenly dashed toward him. lie sprung
h7ld" with lightning rapidly. and then the
sword WIS driven between the shoulders Of the
snImal. killing him instantly.
riausH that greeted thc victorious hero. Hand
iui- Of silver were showeroi upon him and
one ih1siasiie u. ctator presented him with
Az ,niermission occurred. ! asked my lady
frrn!s how they could ENJOY such barharuus
~ lscles. they laughed and replied: " We
"it '"nhtrjwornen We i've upon excitement.
lp1A iag rcsrcss. Il consisted II lobster ,alad
c,;;:~. onlPns, olives, confectionery, Sc. with
Sai s Ss ne Por Gus 2HG haSS u
snS s sR waa F,HpeT %fR ,sd usir food
lnrrd for III existence In the egg My friends
hoc ~ M Distressed looks. were alarmed. fear
ing was NJ bat whom Informed OF the cause
VI NY anguish, laughed heartily at my misfor-
Tho neat scene on the programme was an en-.
a 4nl tf4.f
soNn into the arena. saw an attendant leading
Is lr.ng rope small bear, which he secure
bull wa les in, and trem applause greet
ti bis arpenranco. r.. animal nj first did not
tal = any notice " his tied Antagonist. merely
'nu"nS thu air and then dashing away. The
.hc inn toward the bear. This they sacccedci
IN dong. aui a. the animal. now furious
Spiel It's enemy, he dashed toward il with head
lowered. and catching |. On it, horns. threw it
..ol nily into the air. The bear made no res list
sn'o ,Necp, 70 growi her,,ly and tried To os.
,ape from its nssaiant. Again and again was il
%,..i l".o the air. uniil the attendant. seeing
hat tho nght was entirely One--idcd. led both
ihliua, AWAY "nid shouts Of laugltcitfrUm the
and 2 ~ grown lion. N iron cage contain
ing thr lion was drawn into the middle Of tho
hr"'n ! ne bnll was auI Ky rni in, tlio grated
At ea h oii"r. Tho bull Wa the first t. advance
10 IN attack. and charging furonsly nj his op-
goncnl succeeded IL driving his horns through
In laws Of the lion. from winch the blood
flowed fr,oly Tho lion. however, noiliing
uAuniot fought Desperately with his claws
lns' Iin- them in mo Sides Of tho hun and
lacsluliug ihc ne-h terribly. Tn bull had thc
bdSuning., and although ho tried in vain TO
shake 'N Ms antagonist Ec succeeded finally In
worrying hlm or, The lion droIpiuE from sheer
ryhaNsiinn on tn" t,oor vi the cage. The nshi
La, i about Ave minutes ana at IT, conclusion
the N't.i WINS greeted with thund, r. of M
plnusr hy the "Nci'ot spectators. Ms h1y
friend wcre especially ,nthus iastir. asking ma.
n '',r had wt",ss"i such an 'ntoyablc rn.
lrftt,ruHni before. Another interim .-Sinn If
hVfrh hinni"s occurred which We lmprovel
~ ll-ning the boxes ni Siriuu, iTirnd, prs nj
hnh p'riakiIg Nf wine. mud nthrrr ir,ahnrnts
. Ih' closing scene wae - be- q nght between "A
lnl.ess and four mal but lcrOciOu- BULLDOGS
Th ca" We turned and W. Saw a large. full
grown n ID - ~ l"rfriIt- aspect. while nj tho
tdlrr moment an at ndant appeared leading
~ chain iotr small a 81 - N" lull -ureirs
J. ~ v"r" Immediately l"f into tho cagc. and
WIN n ROO grows Instantly sprang on their foe.
u w'n'l m almost impossible FOR four such
tuslEiIUcHnt animals lp be victorious ia an en-
showed how mere brute force falls prey h.
worked m t1A fever pit'h II excitement and
hundr'i, rprang iufo the arena To obtain "A
closer view Of the "DmbRt The soldier, were
ordered 10 clear 'he Rrnua, and charged with
nNet hiyOncts Oh tliG crowd. WOludinr several
~ ih"ir Efforts 10 force them back THIS 80 IN
iurialed the mob thai knives and pistols were
urlwH. ana e BeTco encounter took ulnce he
SWecn tho military and tho rabble, resulting in
"a" killing Of several u tho former Tho sol
ilers Werc FIRST ordered 90 fire into die mir hnt
ihis proving futile u 1oll'y was poured intj the
mo IA lnn.r. ..l a 1