The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-27

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tests as the men. The officers were all
present promptly at S O'Clock, and a little
later
H N~oRwEGIANs M ITALIANS
marched onto the platform. The Morse
men were much larger than their OPP
p%onents, -but the majority of those present
thought that the Italians would
win. When the signal to start
a little rope, but Captain Corrao
promptly stopped this, and a desperate
struggle followed. 1t looked as though the
contest would be a long and stubborn one,
and such IL undoubtedly would have been
but for an accident TO the Italians. Early
IN the pull their anchorman's saddle got
out OF position and he was unable
TO TAKE IN THE SLACK,
while every time the Norwegians hauled,
they pulled the saddle around with the
rope until there was nothing between the
hemp and the anchorman's body. OF
course he could not stand this, anG in try
ing TO adjust the saddle several
more inches of rope were hauled in
by Captain Bonnerud's men. Finally the
Italian anchorman threw off the saddle al
together and q few minutes later he was
disabled. Then Captain Corrao saw that
1t was useless to continue the contest, and
rather than sacrifice his men he gave it up,
and the Norweglans added
ANOTHER VICTORY
to their record. The time of the contest
was 49, minutes.
The next tug was between the Ameri-
cans and Danes. The former came out
first, and ak onto the platform to
the air of Yankee Doodle'' aud
the inspiring cheers of their countrymen.
Tho, ,-a,n f1l1or-al h- 49, D,--- -
Captain George Peterson, and they too
were heartily cheered. The Americans
appeared in much better form than on the
opening night, when they were defeated by
the Norwegians. The weak places had
been filled by the reserves, and a new
anchor-man, Mr.. Simon, hauled in the
slack. He proved to be a great acquisition,
taking in the rope carefully, and acting in
perfect unison with his captain. His sad
die was of a new pattern, and worked
splendldly. The Danes looked much small
er than their opponents, but they took
their positions with a determined air, and
seemed confident of victory. Captain
Peterson made
W FATAL MISTAKES
at the outset. First he set his pole man,
who worked like a Trojan all through the
contest, so far back that he gained no ad-
vantage from the foot board, and thus frit-
tered away his strength. Then, after the
defeat of the Italians through the same
reason, he let his anchorman adjust his
saddle in such a was that the first pull
brought it away from his back and brought
the hemp against his body. Then he worked
his team with
AN UTTER DISREGARD
as to whether or not they were perfectly
prepared for the effort, and not once did he |
walk down tho plpata1 Olattprro ~ po+o ~. |
condition of his team, or give his men, who
were struggling against superior weight. a
word OF encouragement. Instead of so do |
ing he scolded them, howled at them inces-
sanity and frequently lost his head. The
result was that although the men worked
with a degree OF energy and pluck that
challenged the admiration of all. it was IN
consequently Intellectual. Captain
LANCE, on the other hand, placed his men
to the best advantage, saw that everything
was all right, and was constantly walking
up and down the line giving his men advice
and encouragement.
HE KEPT HIS HEAT,
never spoke a word except when there was
occasion for II, and saw that his team was
ready for the effort before be gave the signal
to pull. Realizing the Importance of his
anchorman, he waited until that individual
held up his and to show that everything
was all right before he made an
effort. Then his guards kept a strict
on the Danes, and whenever thew
were a little off their guard, a hand went
up and Captain LANCE gave the signal.
AT the outset the American lads took an
inch Of rope and soon gained another. The
Danes easily took it back, but by this time
their anchorman's saddle had become dis
arranged and they
WERE UNABLE TO HoLD 1T.
While the big anchorman was turning his
the Americans tugged away and soon
had the knot of ribbon marking the
center OF the rope over into
their territory, about six inches.
The Danes gritted their teeth, took a
fresh grip, and resolved
TO DO OR DIE.
Working against such disadvantages. few
leans would have had the courage to con-
tlnue the contest, but the Danes seemed to
think that defeat was impossible. Three
pulls brought the rope back six
inches, and then ignoring their captain
was dancing about on tue platform
and yelling like a Comanche, they cor
-inued to heave and before the struggle
was over, had gained seven inches. At
stage, Captain Peterson should have
his men a long rest, letting them
simply hold their own, without at
.NAlPsAbE gam any more, nut
lie urged them on, and kept them at it until
hey
WERE EXHAUSTED.
Then Captain LANCE smiled. and ne
quietly waited for his anchorman to signal
hat lie was ready. The signal was given
md the captains handkerchief fiuttered i'm
he air. The Americans commenced
o heave steadily. The ten Hamlets could
Tot hold out against the mighty mil of
nHlP OnNnnantG End thu 1-ont,F
to glide over towards the Am
rlcan goal. The Danes resisted stub
'ornly and every inch of rope
HAD To BE FOUGHT FOR.
Finally the ribbon was within two inches
l the board, and the audience
.hought that one more tug would settle it.
the Scandinavians were full of fight @
while almost any other team would /
ave given up. the Danes surprised their
Rpouents by yanking the rope back nearly @
n inch. They were unable TO hold il. c
owever; and as Captain LANCE i
WAVED HIS MEN BACK, S
be ribbon almost touched the goal. 1t was
n exciting moment, and just as the Amer @
IAN captain called out, Take it nome J
w all OF the electric lights went out,
nd the audience was left
IN TOTAL Darkness. o
'aptain LANCE claimed Judgment, and the a
eferee and judges crowded about c.
ne goal and lighted matches tn s.
s%certain the position of the ribbon Il
here it was, just outside the board. One Z
lore strong pull by the Americans and the :,
ong sounded their victory. The band y
rarted up Yankee Doodlen again ~ II
tars and stripes were waved. and the V
pectatcrs yelled themselves hoarse. !,
OVERCOME BY DEFEAT. h
In the deep gloom, one form dronned onto q,