Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-31
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"uHoMME MAsouE."
Exciting wrestle Between Tom cann'
and the Mysterfous Stranger.

Exciting wrestIe Between Tom Cannon
and the Mysterious Stranger.
The "Man with Mask" has finally
met his match in the sturdy person
known as Tom Cannon.
These two redoubtable wrestlers came
together the other evening at the Fohes
Bergere before an audience several times
too large for the accommodation offered.
The unusual crush was occasioned by
the announcement that Americas for
midabIe wrestler was to be pitted against
a mysterious individual of wonderful
strength and skill, who up to the present
has proved victor against all comers.
This eccentric athlete caused great SEN
sation in Paris last year by appearing on
the stage with his face and head entirely
hidden by black silk mask, behind
which no one was able to penetrate. He
appeared in the same way last evening.
He arrives at the Folies Bergere in
private carriage only few minutes be-
fore he must appear, and is Immediately
shown to private room, from which he
comes out only to go on the stage. He
leaves in the same manner.
Before the struggle last evening / was
standing behind the scenes talking with
Tom Cannon. Said he:
"I know absolutely nothing about the
man am going to wrestle with. have
a suspicion, though, that he is an old
time professional who has reasons for
concealing his identity. Either that, or
he is some rich chap who doesn't want
to be seen here"
.Do you feel in good condition."
'No, indeed, and that is the worst of
it. have been wrestling here for
thirty-four nights in succession without
any rest, and sometimes have met two
men in a night.
Finally the curtain rose, and the two
giants came bounding forth in front of
the footlights. Giants indeed they were:
Tom in red tights. the other in black,
and both naked to the waist.
A moments glance was enough to
show that the "Man with the Mask" was
in perfect physical condition; indeed, he
appeared in every respect the better of
the two. His skin was of satiny soft
ness, and as white as that Of woman.
His chest, thighs, and arms were of Her
culean dimensions, and his carriage was
that of gentleman. A significant de.
tail was the singular smallness OF his
feet and hands.
No time was lost. A grip of two
powerful hands, a moments hesitation
before the initial spring, and then they
went atit-arms, heads, legs, and bodies
1t was about as lively wrestling match
as one could possibly see.
The "Man with the Mask" took the
offensive from the start, and for the frs
five minutes it looked as if he was going
to vanquish Tom Cannon with ease
But the man who vanquishes Tom witt
ease-or without it-has not yet put il
his appearance at the Folies Bergere.
In the very first set-to the Unknown
forced Cannon over on his back, and Il
save himself, the latter was obliged II
form a bridge with the back Of his heat
and his heels as bases. On this bridg
the masked Hercules threw himself witt
tremendous fury, but Tom held firm, and
watching his chance, slipped from be
meath, and with back Handspring
landed on his feet.
As the struggle advanced the table
commenced to turn. Now twas Ton
Cannon who was doing the attacking
At one point the stranger nearly lost hi
mask, and retired to rearrange it. Dur
the brief intermission Tom stepped Of
one side and said to me:
"He is the best wrestler have met il
France. He is pushing the fighting, bu
I shall have my inning pretty soon.
may be mistaken, but think am goini
to beat him."
And Tom was not Llistaken.
How he did it it were impossible to dc
scribe; but he did it. The masked mai
fought like hero; but he had hero +
fight against.
Now one is on top, now another; nov
they are both down on hands and knees
and presently they are locked-arms
legs and bodies-in desperate embrace
Then everything gets mixed up-ver.
much mixed up-until suddenly the Un
known goes sailing through the air, i'm
PEELED by Toms combined strength an,
science. He lands on one side and trie
to rise, but Tom is upon him, pinning on
shoulder to the floor, and slowly, slowl'
forcing the other into the same position
The "Man with the Mask" squirms an,
kickswith the energy Of lost angel
Tom Cannon, relentless. with flashing
eyes, presses that other shoulder neare
and nearer to the carpet. The crow,
goes mad with excitement. At last it
all over. The mysterious giant struggle
no longer-he is vanquished.
All this, which takes long time t
describe, lasted only twelve minutes
Paris Herald.