Studies in Ethics

Blood and sand addicts of Lower California were rudely stirred when Francisco Peres Rivera, famous matador of Barcelona and Mexico City, finished a bad last in an argument with a bull at Mexicala. Chagrined by his failure, Rivera attempted suicide but was prevented by the intervention of attending picadors.

Picture the consternation of the fans if Tyrus Cobb should try to beat himself to death with his bat after striking out with the bases full.