New Britain herald., 1927-12-19
.L|NDbERGH VIEWS
 BULL FIGHTERS
Witnesses Mexico'S National Sport-N0W Awaits Mother

-heAico Alty. Dec. l9 P9 - When charles A. Lindbergh hops off for Central America, the loving eyes of hls mother for the first time will watch her famous son start one of his long distance flights.
 when Lindbergh hoped off for faris his mother had bidden him sooy-bye several days before. not wishing that her presence at the be- ginning of that great adventure should disturb him. When he start cd from Washington for Mexico. Mrs. lAndbergh was teaching school in Detroit.
 Now she has decided to come to Mexlco City by plane for Christmas, starting from Detroit today, and be- lore that holiday closes the Lone Eagle will have set forth on another mission of good will as she watches.
 Desp'te more than 60 protests rom individuals and organizations in America, Lindbergh saw two bull nghts. At the first of these, one of Mexlco's most popular heroes came out or hts retirement to pay a bull nshter's tribute to the hero from the north. At the other six bulls were killed, two of them being dcdi- cated to Lindbergh.
 Sees HOrscmcn Perform
 Llndbergh went to a ranch where the National Association of Charros or horsemen staged q rodeo in his honor. First there were exhibitions by famous horsemen and then Will Rogers stepped into the ring and dis played number of his roping tricks.
 Unexpectedly, Eodolfo Gaona, con- sldered the greatest bullfghter that ever stepped into the sand strewn arena in Mexico, appeared. Frantic applause rose from the crown. Gaona advanced to Lindbcrgh's box and bowed.
 He had vowed two years ago nev- CT to enter the ring again, Gaona said. Money had been unable to lure him back. But now he was willing to match his skill against the dangerous rush of maddened bull in tribute. he said, to the greatest American hero.
 On Comes the Bull
 A bull was turned into the ring. Gaona waved his crimson cloak and the bull charged. Deity the bull fighter stepped from the path of the bull, just escaping his horns. Turn ing and twisting out of it's path, he played the animal while those in stands cheered what they declared was marvellous grace and skill.
 Then Gaona, waving his crimson cloak. drew the bull directly toward him. As the bull lunged, Gaona, with precision. implanted two banderillas, or short metal pointed spears. in the believing animal. Again the animal plunged. and again two banderilas ! found their mark. III,
 The coup de grace was left to Gen !! eral Antonio Nclasco, chief of the Mexico City traffic department.
 At the regular Sunday afternoon | bull fight, Lindbergh sat near Presi- dent Gales and former President Obregon. For the first time the stars ! aud stripes of America foated over the ring. Dwight ". Morrow. Amer ican ambassador. did not attend either the rodeo or the bull fight.
 Before they killed bulls. the two matedors of the day threw their caps to Lindbergh. indicating that the an imals were dedicated to him. Other bulls were dedicated to Gales and Obregon.
 After Jose Ortiz had killed the bull dedicated to Lindbergh, the matador leaped the barrier and gave Lind bergh an enthusiastic embrace. He then gave the flyer a pale green sat in bull fighters cape, lined with crimson and heavily embroidered with gold. Lndberch shook hands with the matador and while "O,ono persons roared their applause the aviator draped the cape over his shoulders.
 Mostly in ovcralls and including many women. more than 100000 laborers joined in q great parade as the tribute of labor to Lind bersh. For two hours they passed in review before him. under q hot sun.
 Congratulations Given
 Secretary of Labor Morones pre- sentcd a parchment expressing con on the behalf of 1S0,- poo organized Mexican workers.
 '"rhe most terrible arm of war is l converted into a dove of peace in hand" one Of the ban ners carried in the parade read. An (