Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-25

It does seem. sometimes, as II every
person with a mission in life eventually
comes to Washington, bringing his
mission in life.
Not every day. though, does a mis-
sionary come to the Capital in the
hope of making the city bull-hght
conscious.
Do not presume, please. that Senior
Ell Chicorrito is one to presume. He
only points out courteously. and With
his flashing smile. that II there Is one
thing Washington lags in, it is bull
fighting.
The senior now has three picadores,
three horses trained to the arena ana
like number of oh-so-splendid bulls
in New York, awaiting a possible DULL
fight engagement here.
For the time being. and for several
days In the future. the Latin will take
his leisure about settling himself In his
quarters at the Mayf1over Hotel.
Will Call on Pratt.
When all is to his liking he plans to
present his compliments to Maj. Henry
G. Pratt, the superintendent OF po-
lice-"and will Senior Pratt be pleased
to countenance bull-fght in the So
great National Capital. no?"
just what "Senor Pratt will answer
remains, perhaps happily, for the fu-
ture to decide.
For the toreador from old Madrid it
may be said that. out of Difference to
the highly-organized sensibilities of
America, he proposed to substitute for
the fatal rapier a sword OF Akron,
Ohio, rubber.
Nevertheless, there is indication that
his bullfight is doomed. For one thing
the base ball stadium he hopes to trans
iafN ie ncod YNncflHy fnr
base ball, Notwithstanding certain sta
tistics to the contrary. For another.
the very reason that made him look
hopefully to the Capital as the seat of
his demonstration will work his I'M
doing.
Attitude Of Congress.
Albeit Washington has a cosmopoli-
tan tang, due to the aSsemblage OF
diplomats and to the afct that Con-
gress sits here, by the same token
Washington is regulated by Congress.
It is said that this governing body.
possibly by virtue Of some ciairvoyant
sense, has specifically enjoined the pop
ulace from indulging in bullfghts. or
the derivations thereof.
The law reads:
ANY person who shall voluntarily
engage in a pugilistic encounter be-
tween man and man, or fight between
a man and bull or any other animal,
for money or for other things of value,
or for any championship, or upon the
result of which any money or anything
of value Is bet or wagered. or to see
which any admission fee is charged,
either directly or indirectly, shall be
deemed guilty of a felony. and upon
conviction shall be punished by i'm
prisonment not less than one nor more
than five years"
The senior, however, was in nigh
spirits yesterday. No whit dismayed
by the absence Of public fanfare
something to be expected in Spain.
where the successful toreador is a
Lindbergh, a Babe Ruth and John
Gilbert all wrapped in one red cape
Senior Chicorrito gaily consented to pose
for picture in costume.
cart Is Long"
When the senior dresses for picture,
the senior really dresses. The senior
dressed and he dressed. Meanwhile, a
i. woebegone reporter and no less woe
begone photographer. cooled their heels
In the foyer and gloomily speculated
upon the mixim that art Is long and
time is fieeting."
In due time the senior emerged,
decked in all the trappings of his call
ing. He strobe forward with great
grace and agility and when he ex-
tended his hand for a greeting those
who clssped it were instantly aware
that the senior was man OF steel.
Everything the senior wore was new,
pantaloous brocaded in gold, gaudy
doublet and silken stockings, CT shade
slightly lighter than the latest sunburn
, hue; everything was new, except the
thick, red cape he flung over shoulder.
This was spattered with something