St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
THE MANLY ART,
Combined with Fire Eating, Concert
Programme, and gymnastics.


up a good deal of an entertainment last
night at Market hall, which was character
lied by considerable Of variety, and what
is called science, or the "manly art.'' The
entertainment consisted of sparring, music,
wrestling and fire eating. The crowd in at
tendance was sufficient 10 about half fill the
hall, perhaps little more, so
that those who gave the show
probably made reasonable sum
Of money. 1t is astonishing what large
number Of professors were present. Ev-
erybody was a professor.
The first contest was between Prof. Barnes
and Prof. Butt. The last named gentleman
was a colored chap. With him Barnes had a
very soft thing. Though the latter did not
exert himself TO any great extent, be laid in
the blows just about where he pleased, and
did up his work in a very graceful and skill
full way.
After this display of science Profess
sors Cody, Moren and Parmlee
were announced as the orchestra.
This combination consisted of
harmonica, banjo and a guitar. The trio
made some very good music, and were given
an encore.
The concert was followed by glove con-
test between Weber, the brother of Fred
Weber, who fought Mellen a week ago last
Sunday, and an unknown professor. This
contest, while it did not furnish very much
science, produched great deal of amuse-
ment to the audience, Weber having the
best of it all the way through. It was very
active bout, and shook up things in very
lively manner.
The sparring between Professor Devine
and Professor Calwell, was above the average
Professor Devine was in red tights with blue
stockings, while Calwell appeared in white
trunks and blue socks. Both men were ap-
parently pretty evenly matched and hit hard
and often. There was more of a strugglein
this match than in any of the others of the
evening, and at the close it was about an even
thing between the men. Both were APP
plauded about alike and each seemed anx-
ious to do his best.
The next sparring was between two pro-
fessors of the colored persuasion. Professor
Gilbert was announced as the champion of
Dakota. In the first two rounds Professor
Sigger, who was put up against Gilbert, got
the best of it and it looked as though he was
likely to beat Gilbert, but in the third
round, which was the best and hottest of
all, Gilbert came to the work and spared in
a very lively manner. 1t was very game
struggle from the beginning and both men
did good deal of work.
Prof. Barnes, who acted in the capacity Of
master Of ceremonies, announced that the
great American fire king would make his ap
pearance and perform some wonderful feats
with fire. Immediately after this announce
ment small table was brought and upon
which was candle and some kind of ap-
palatus to aid the performer. The perform
ance consisted of eating fire. The
gentleman who did this act was a
colored individual, dressed in red tights.
Throughout the tights were covered with
spangles. The gentleman in tights gave
several examples of apparently putting fire
into his mouth, and swallowing it, and a
great deal of curiosity was excited to know
how he did it. He dipped up burning alcohol
and apparently poured it into his mouth,
much to the establishment Of the crowd.
Prof. Barnes announced that the next thing
would be wrestling match between Prof
O'Brien and Prof. Dunn. The first contest
was collar and elbow struggle, in which
O'Brien won quite handily. The secoud
but before O'Brien could get both shoulders
to the floor, Dunn by making bridge finally
managed to get out of the difficulty, and
Professor Barnes declared it to be no fall.
When the men tried again, Dunn won the
fall. In the next trial, GRECO Roman
OBrien lifted Dunn clear from the floor and
threw him solidly upon his back on the floor
with such force that he was partially stunned
and it was thought he was seriously injured
He got up, however, in q moment and
walked off without difficulty
Two unknown colored professors Of the
manly art were next introduced to the au-
dience, and they were good ones, and hit
some of the heaviest blows Of the evening.
Fred Weber who fought with Patsey
Mellen week ago last Saturday, and Pro-
fessor Gilbert were then introduced Web
Der was very much superior and had evil
IDENTITY determined to deal gently with his
opponent. He did so deal with him, but in
so doing showed great ease and skill.
Thomas jefferson next put on the gloves
with Professor Butts. jefferson is very
graceful, hits quickly and is as light as a
feather on his feet. He gave a specimen of
very neat work indeed
Mr.. Barnes then announced that II was
intended for c. A. c. Smith to spar with
Hatfey, but that Chief of Police Clark had
forbidden the latter's going upon the stage To
contend with Smith. This Haffey is the man
that was knocked out by Sullivan, and in
some way some feeling has got up between
him and Smith. 1t is for this reason, as is
supposed, that Chief Clark forbids
their meeting. Alter Mr.. Barnes had
made this announcement Haffey came out
on the stage and declared that he was ready
and willing to meet Smith at any time and
anywhere and try conclusions with him. He
displayed good deal of feeling and is evi-
IDENTITY in dead earnest. To fill out the bin
and not disappoint the audience Mr.. Barnes
stated that Louis Liverpool would put Oh the
gloves with Smith, and he did so. When
Smith came out he made little speech in
which he stated that the proof of the pudding
was in the eating Of it and that
he was ready at any time to meet
Hafey. Mr.. Smith and Professor
Liverpool then had little sparring, which
was too one sided to be interesting, and this
wound up the evenings entertainment.
A FIGHT ARRANGED.
After the entertain ment was over. Morris
Haffey and CA. c. Smith met in Barnes g.
Jones' saloon and signed articles to fight to
a finish, Marquis of Queensbury rules, soft
gloves, for $500 side, between the hours of
and II p. m. on the 18th OF January next.
Forfeits were put up and the whole affair put
on sound financial basis. Both men are
on their mettle and in earnest. It viii be
fight for blood sure.
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