New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-25
4 SUGGESTlON.

Mr.. John L. Sullivan evidently stands in need OF
| employment dis eunobhng calling that OF
knocking out" members of the. human family Tor
the deectatjon of other alleged members, appears
y, last 10 have failed him There has grown to be
a certain monotOny III the reports that the men
knocked out" had "only put on the gloves once
BEFORE aud were otherwise unskilied IN Bostons
favorlte art. Only once has Mr.. sullivan met an
onno ent worthy of his meral-In tho person of a
diminutiye barber at the Hub who did beat aud be-
labor his ma llg visage with a teapot or some
eorallv huuiliating domestic utensil. OF late Mr..
sullivan and various other heroes supposed
tn he EXPERT in the art of knocking out "
have been biting their thumbs at each other and
cxpressinp thirst for each others gore which has
increased in direct proportion to the distance that
saparaied them Thus does it often happen that
small boys securely conscious OF the space and Dar
r.rs between them breathe out mighty hreats OF
v,ole,cs and destruction. But this pastIme
ia becoming exhausted, and4t will be necessary for
Mr.. Sullivan to fad new field of enterprise
This we venture to suggest TO HIM. 1t IS not that
ne Mace hImsel underneath descending pile
driver although this plan IS not without It's attrac-
tons On tho contrary, the employment we allude
IN should have in 1t something particularly pleas
ing There Is an association OF bold caYa hers
known as the Meadow Brook Hunt, whose
members fearlessly ride to the death of
the aniseseed-bag, rocking little In their
mad career of the turnlpS and gardens of the hus-
handmen. Nevertheless it is whispered that when
IN. a0ricuIturist reinforces himself with double
barrelleI shotgun the cavaliers experience q Gu
rous sensation at the pits of their respective stom-
acbs and nervous trembling Of their bride hands
which has the effect OF speedily turnlnsthelr steeds
houevard Now we suggest that Mr.. Sullivan
come TO the relief of these prosecuted and down
trodden bag hunters. In recent description OF
his training be laid especial stress upon his methods
Of toughening and thickeuing his skin. What then
vould be care for a volley of bird shot Tie Mea-
dow Brook Hunt shouibl at once olect Mr. Sullivan
a full member he should be inducted into the full
mysteries of pink coat and cords. although his bug
mo muscles might cause inyldious comparisons with
members conscious of bony limbs and sunken chests.
Then mounting Mr. sullivan upon the speedlest
horse the bold ridee could give themselves up un-
terrified to the delrious pleasures of the chase.
Whenever farmer appeared with his shotgun rest
ing upon the fence rails, Mr. Sullivan would ride
forward and receive the yOlley with the "sarcasic
smileD which he wears when knocking out
o,,e mn fortunate novice. Then as rs the shot
had rebounded from his pachydermatOus lie. Mr..
Sullivan would alight. hold mp his daddles." " tap
the claret" of the agricnturist and administer
several "rb roasers." while the amiseseedbag
and the Meadow Brook Hunt rested from their
ertons in a state of bliSsful content After the
granger had been " knocked out Mr.. Sullivan
would remounr. careessly brush away stray shot
that might have adhered to his skim and the wild
chase would go Oh. with intervals, as explained, for
rest and refreshment Few gratuitous suggestions,
IN our Judgment promise so much benefit 10 all con-
eerned. The members of the Meadow Brook Hunt
could continue to pursue their exciting diversion
utterly regardless irate grangers, whether with
without ahotuuns. Mr.. sullivan woad be enabled
10 continue his practice of a profession which even
he may be presumed to adorn. And he would also
avoid the arrest which ought to await him the
ment he signs articles" in Now-York for y prize
knockout" in tho South or West.