The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-08
BRAWN DIRECTS BRAIN.
MuLDoON IS TRAISING BLAryE.
Tho Great Wrestler Gives the Secretary Of
State Directions-A Report That lie
Will Accept the Nomination.

the direction Of Muldoon. the wrestler. As
tonishing as this statement may seem at first
blush, it is absolutely correct. II is great
combination. Blaine and Muldoon. Brain
and Drawn. One might conjure with such a
combination. and when one recollects the
great deeds which each, in his respec-
tive sphere, has done. one can con-
jure with almost the assurance of sue
cess. The negotiations by which the
compact was made we're begun and CON-
pleted in Secretary Blaines library last Satur-
| day afternoon When they began MuldOOn
was stranger 10 the Secretary. almost even
| by name. When at the end of two hours they
| closed the man who took John j.. Sullivan
when wreck and transformed him into the
hnestspecimen of physical manhood ever
seen IN America. was the accepted physical
adviser OF the Secretary of State.
Ii all came about IN this way. A friend OF
| Blaine Of long standing was spending few
days IN the city. and during his stay paid
/ several visits 10 the Secretary. Giving advice
| 10 the Secretary about his health is something
which even his closest political friends hesi-
/ tate 10 do. But this gentleman IS more than
political friend lie and the Secretary are
lifelong acqualntances. and IN him the Sec
Tetary has perfect confidence On the occa-
sion of the second or third visit this friend
suddenly broke out with.
Friend Blaine. know what tho matter is
with you, and moreover, know who can cure
you"
Indeed" replied the Secretary with a
smile
y es. can and will. Your trouble is too
much rich food and too much medicine
MuLDooN WHO Is MULDooN.
Possible" said tho Secretary. AT the
came time | am not sick man. although /
admit that | am not quite so vigorous as |
have been. Yet ! feel better than / have in
ten years. But who is tho one who can cure
me without medicine :"
''Muldoon. the friend replied
'AiuldoOn." quOth the Secretary reflec-
lively. "MuldoOn Who is MuldOon -
His friend explained. He told him of the
Sullivan transformation at a time when Sui
ivan's best friends declared that it was ab-
surd to think that a man in such a state "a
Sullivan's could be pulled together and made
equal TO fighting kilraln. The Secretary was
at first rather amused at the idea OF his put
ting himself in the care of a pugiiists trainer.
Then he shook his head. II would make him
the butt of ridIcule from one end of the
country to the other. But as his friend con
tinued the Secretary gayethe subject serious
attention.
you owe TO your party. friend Blaine. 70
get back your health. Let fun be made at the
idea. Had you adopted it when first you be-
came prostrated by Overwork you would to-
day be your old self. Less physic and a strict
obedience to the plain laws of nature would
make the whole world healthier"
Where is MuldoOn Z" said the Secretary
at length.
He Is in Washington with a theatrical com
pany. Suppose / bring him to you. 1t will
DO no harm."
The Secretary hesitated moment and then
consented.
JUST A BIT FLABBERGAsTRD.
The friend went at once to the theatre where
Muldoon was playing The wrestler was Just
through with the matinee. He was naturally
a bit flabbergasted by the proposition. He
had trained pugilsts, wrestlers and put men
in high social and commercial standing on
their feet. But he had never. as he expressed
il TO his visitor. tried TO put a secretary of
state in training for the presidency.
He was assured that it was not for the pres-
dency, but for restored health that his advice
and services we're required. He WAS az once
conducted TO the Secretary of State. The
latter could not conceal a look of admiration
mixed with envy as he surveyed the athletic
proportions and splendid specimen of perfect
health that stood before him. Then the
Secretary began to question Muldoon. he
learned his history and wound up by
laughingly remarklng that he himself was
not as good physically as was once
and inQuirng what Muldoon could do for
him. MuldoOn then took the part of ques-
retary of the most severe quizzing he ever had
at the hands of an expert newspaper inter
viewer He was very much impressed, how
ever, by the intelligence OF Nuldoon's ques-
tioning lie said afterwaTd that he felt him.
self in the presence Of man who knew his
business
At last Muldoon declared that if Secretary
Blaine would follow his advice he would
guarantee that IN "a few months he, Blaine,
would be as good as new.
Too high living Mr. Secretary. too much
medicine and not enough exercise are the
causes of your present state / should like
TO be able to remain here 10 take care Of you
myself. or'-with a smile-as we say in ath-
letic circles. put you IN training. But can
not break my engagement with the theatrical
company / am in. However If you will fol-
low my directions implicitly you will do
almost as we'll as if | were here. and at the
end Of my season | will, If you care 10 have
me, come to see how you are"
WILL FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS.
The Secretary asked for Muldoons direc-
tions. The wrestler gave them plainly. The |
Secretary wrote them down and promised that |
he would follow them They were in general |
the well-kn6wn rules TO which an athlete |
about to train for contest has to follow. ex-
cept that they were IL nodlned form as be- |
fitted the Secretarys condition. Regular |
habits plenty of exercise in the open air. |
plenty of sleep and plain food. There were |
details. but il is unnecessary 70 state them.
Suffice it to say that Secretary Blaine prom
ised to abide by them, and after some more
talk MudOon took his leave carrying with
him an invitation TO call the next time he
came 10 the capital. This he promised 10 do.
and also TO write for information as to the
Secretary's condition and 20 send such sug-
gestions as he deemed proper
Mr.. Blaine requested MuldOon 10 say moth
inc about his visit and MuldoOn readily
agreed TO keep it secret. The secret comes
from some one else. But it was bound TO get
ont ANYHOW. Secretary Blaine Is reported 10
have taken fresh hope from Muldoons visit,
and since then has lived rigidly up to the di-
rections. He intends to continue doing so.
He has flung physic TO the dogs and If he
sticks TO his resolution Muldoon will become
the bright particular mascot OF the Repub-
lican party.
NOT A CANDIDATE. But WILLING TO SERVE.
Senator Quay. "the Silent asked two
Western senators to-day If they really be-
lieyed that Blaine would accept the nomina-
ZION II IL were rendered him. They gave him
their positive assurance that he would do so.
Thereupon Quay replied;
lyon can then assure Secretary Blaine that
he can depend upon receiving the solid vote
of the delegation from pennsylvania and
New York"
ETS1kCJlL RELIEF.