Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1894-11-24
A BULL FIGHT IN MEXICO.
Exciting and Cruel Sport, as Viewed by
an American Visitor.

Exciting and Cruel Sport, as Viewed by
an American Visitor.
A Mexican Bull Fight" was billed
to take place at the amphitheater in
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, just across
the river, at o'clock, and, having a
desire to witness the great national
sport of that country, l boarded a
street car and made for that point.
At the bridge which spans the Rio
Grand" we passed under he scruti-
/. zirg gaze of Uncle Samucis humble
servants, and on the other side that of
the guardians of Diaz.
Securing Il seat in the grand stand
overlooking the circular arena where
man met beast to test their strength
and agility in mortal combat, SPLEEN
I'D view of the contest was obtained.
One pen was filled with wild horses,
fresh from the range. and in another
several noble specimens of the Next
can range. big, black bulls, were kept.
From this pen led small lane down
into the arena, through which the
bulls entered as they We're wanted.
Another door, but twice as large, was
alongside. where entered the mata-
doris on foot and on horseback.
Mexican poems, in rags, perched
themselves side by side with the rich
ly dressed higher caste. A Mexican
band struck up some national airs,
and rs the great space began to fill up
Il regular roar Of human voices arose.
One thing noticeable was the univer
sal good humor and sociability that
prevailed. The American portion of
the assemblage, which was quite
n thnmSnlVnS
Soon after the mayor of Neuvo La
redo arrived, accompanied by bugler
from company of rurales stationed
there. and as he assembled to the stand
where he was to oversee the ceremony,
his appearance was greeted with a
storm of applause. A Ettle after .
O'Clock the bugler sounded, the band
struck up lively air. the main gate
waS thrown open. and two horsemen.
deckcd out in gay native apparel fol
lowed by the five matadOrS, dressed
in still gayer attire. fittingly repre-
sent ng the brave knights of old. for
they were indeed magnificent Speci-
mems of well-developed manhood. en-
tered the arena. Approaching to the
front of the mayors stand. they sa-
luted and retired to their respective
post ons.
Again the bugle rang out. and the
smaller gate was thrown open. and in
came with bound a big, red bull.
head up and eyes fairly flashing fire.
After survey of the field, and with
'wercd head. he made his first
charge. but was neatly outwitted by
rs more nimble opponent. Time and
i&ain he charged. until the bugln
sornded and the horsemen retired
:"nm the arena. leaving the contest to
TIE matadors, on foot.
The exciting sport then set in in full
f roe. The matadors We're forced to
sock shelter quite frequently from the
rnragcd animal. After performing
S.>nn surprising featS of daring. the
great denouement came. when Pom
cana D.az coolly selected Il sword
NJ a scarlet blanket and stepped to
i'll" centre of the arena. the animal
.-AZnh at him for 4 short time, as
.hor@h selecting his most vulnerable
PCS ton. AS DiaZ approached the bull
he r'mal made a charge. which was
really avaded. The next. though. was
. close shave for D:az. as he was
CEASED to Il place of refuge. After
sort parry. and as the bull charged
~ n lowered head. a neat and we'll
med blow of the sword struck the
- nal just back of the horns. and re-
s'''ted IN almost instant death. Horse
men then came in with lasSoS. the
dad animal was hauled from the
arena. and everything again made
ready for another tilt. Three bulls
v'cre Killed. and one refusing, after
short time. to fight. was turned loose.
Afterward. the feat of lassoing Wild
itrrsns. riding bareback on wild and
unhrid!cd horses was INDUCED in. /
havc seen Il great deal of different
varieties of sport. but bull fighting is.
without a doubt. the most exciting of
all.-Rockdale CTeXas) Banner.