Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-11-29

ynoise of the same character continued
within. Thrre appeared to be terrible
rumpus inside the car, which each moment
grew more desperate and alarming. All
at once a violent humping against the
/ door. and the voice of the man. which had
+ by this time grown more incoherent, but
sounded faint and smothered, broke out in
exclamatory appeals. Brek door brek
door Ingun get kill - After which the
struggle seemed to be renewed more furi-
ously than ever, e Ingun" giving vent to
short yels of pain and distress. No time
was lost by the men outside, who proceed
ed at once to obey the call and break the
lock. No sooner had the door been par
tia " opened than out sprang a young
Indian iu a terribly excited state of mind,
minus his hat, with his clothing hanging
in shreds about his body, and displaying
several bleeding wounds. He was well
nigh exhausted. but did not stop running
till be got behind the station house in a
place Of safety, where he stood painting for
breath for some minutes before any Of
those who surrounded him could elicit any
Information from him 2s to the nature of
the ordeal through which he had passed.
That, however, was perfect y ineligible t
those who witnessed his escape, for he had
no sooner got clear than large black bear
came snufing at the door, wanting to get
out, too, and pursue his enemy. On
seeing the men, however, and, probably
not caring to jump into the Immediate
pres ssnee Of 50 many persons, Bru'n re'oh-
ed and sneaked into a corner, from which
he giared savage,y at them.
There were several other animals IN the
car, SOM of them In cages, and some
securely fastened up with ropes and chains
Among them was a young cub belonging
to the old bear, which at once took refuge
behind her in the corner. There were
also an antelope, a couple Of monkeys,
wild kangaroo. some curious specimens Of
the feathercd creation. and a box of 'snaix'
which remained comfortably eoiied up in
their blankets. either too tired or sleepyto
take any part IN the fuss. The collection,
ii appears, belonged 10 a travelling show
man who proposed to exhibit in q Western
town. The Indian boy, for he was scarce
Iv out OF his teens although biz aud
muscular. as soon a. he could collect his
ideas. and began 70 realize that be was
safe and sound, related that he was en-
poved by the proprietor at s. a month to
attend the animals in their travels a
keeper. that he had been shut up with
them in the ear for nearly three days with
nothing 10 eat but bread and turnips. with
only water TO drink. that the old bear had
become res.ive ia the ear while on the
Journey. probably from hunger ani thirst
lIe Thought every moment he would have
70 give in, aul consent to be eaten up for
brea kta>t bv the she bear and her interest /
u- Offspring Twice she got her arms I
around him. and would certainly have
hu,red him to death but for the strength
which enabled him to throw her off The
youn. man was determined not to be
:. taken Ia" any more by the deceptious
aud aIlurement, OF side show life, and then
and there resolved to abandon profession /.
IN which he discovered he had neither
the talent nor education to shine very
respIeudent.Y. tie think me big tooi :"
says he; Ingn only get eight dollars
and chance TO get are up into the bar
gain. No, no, my friends, that mucbIy I
TOO thin Ush Not for Joseph-aot if /
ne knows it!'