The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-09
FEW BULLFIGHTERS kILLED.
Only Three Deaths I'm SPANS Principal
Kings I'm Last 100 Years.

Only Three Deaths I'm SPANS Principal
Rings In Last 100 Years.
In connection with the recent death Of
Monies 1t is interesting TO note a few de-
tails Of the only three deaths which have
occurred in Spain's principal ring in the last
100 years. says the Mexican Herald. The
dark side of the torero's career has been i'm
mortalzed on the canvas by the clever
brush Of the talented Spanish painter Vinie-
gra in his famous picture THE Death of the
Master" This picture. now at the art gal
lery at Munich, shows the chapel of the ring
improvised as a mortuary for the body Of
the vanquished idol. His faithful wife is
kneeling by the aide OF his bier, his fellow
professionals. still in the gaudy attire OF the
ring, stand awestrioken and respectful in
he solemn presence OF death, a sombre clad
priest reading prayers over the body OF the
departed making a striking contrast to the
gay costumes Of the cuadrillas.
Jose Delgado Pepe-Hillo. one OF the most
famous opponents OF the sport at the end
Of the eighteenth century, was done to
death by the seventh bull on May II,
1901. The following is an account Of
the occurrence, written in the quaint style
of the period: "The bull, which belonged to
the Rodriguez breed OF Penaranda de Bra
comonte. only took three wares, always
fleeing from the horses which it was too
cowardly to face. Afterward the popular
Antonio de los Santos placed a pair of
banderillas, being followed by joaquin Diaz
and Manuel Xaramillo with another two
pairs.
Then Jose Delgado came forth to kill it; he
gave theb bull three passes with the muleta
with the third OF which he extricated himself
from a tight corner against the barrier.
To the right OF the door Of the pen he called
the bulls attention with the muleta for the
final thrust. When the animal was standing
still he made a lunge and thrust in the sword.
At that m the bull caught him by the
left leg of his breaches and threw him to
the ground over his shoulder, the fighter
falling fiat on his back
"Whather it was because he was left sense
| less to remain motionless in such a con-
| tinRenoy, the fact is that while he lay that
way the bull charged at him, his horn catch
ing him in the stomach and in a different po-
sition. for more than a minute whirled him
In the air. completely destroying the vita
organs and fracturing ten ribs, then letting
him drop to the ground with but a few
breaths OF life. He expired a quarter of al
/ HUI LaNCl ~ NhAS spa sNNN' NSN"Ff
ions Of which religious piety is capable
had been administered.
Pepete, the daring torero of Cordova,
was killed by the second bull of the after
noon Of April -, 1852, at the age OF 30. when
he was Just beginning to reach a position
Of some note in the profession. He was not a
good torero, but his reckless courage always
attracted attention. 1t was the first fight
OF the season, and the picador. Antonio
Calderop had urged his horse toward the
-z..l fNn V1niparn Tho kttll fhraW hntb
horse and rider to the ground, tore the horse
TO pieces. but missed the man. Pepete
was standing against the barrier talking to
some friends, who called his attention to
what was taking place.
TIL tnraro, with hia cape on his right arm
ran toward the bull. The bull rushed
upon the fighter. and before the latter could
get out Of the way caught him in the left
thigh. inficting a slight wound. It twirled
him on its horns until II got his back on It's
head and then let him fall on its right horn
which pierced the unfortunate t%orero't
chest and lacerated his heart. Several oi
the caudilla fastened to his aid, but It waf
too late. The torero go up, walked a few
steps and fell, the step Of the barrier wound.
ing him In the forehead. He had died.
Manuel Garcia y Cuesta Espartero was
the third matador who lost his life, IL Plaza
de Madrid. He mad his first public APP
pearance in the village fights around Seville
in the years 1881 and 1882. All his efforts to
/ appear IN nlN HdtNt Clly "SIS hulIitSe
until the espada. Cirineo engaged him as
a ~banderilio for a novillado June Z,
1888. at the Cazalla de la Sierra, his work
gaining unanimous approval, Blu the
triumphs did not satisfy, him-his ambition
was 70 kill bulls In Seville.
At length he realized his wish on
June 10, 1885. receiving u great ovation
and winning a good reputation. he made
such rapid progress that sixty-one DAYS
after his appearance as a novillero he was
made a full fedged matador In his native
city Of FL Gordo Septemebei Is, 1885, which
degree wa conf md by F ,rnAndo Gomez
/ Ei Gallo in Madrid the same year,
His career in the profession was a CON
slant succession OF triumphs. Popular
songs compared him to the brilliant figures
of the beginning Of the c~entury-.those mer
who fought bulls through sheer love OF the
sport and not for gain, as Is now generally
the case. His brilliant career came to ar
untimelv end OF Madrid, May 81, 1894, wher
the smallest bull Of the afternoon, Perdigon
did him 10 death.