Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-03-09
Stlmtt0 Storp.
Chased or WOIres.

tore daylight made It's appearance
occurred one OF the most exciting advent
ures that has transpired in LApeer county
within the past 40 years. co the shores
of Swan Lake, Rich township, resides in
little log cabin. middle aged colored
man named George Washington Jones.
who in winter fishes and hunts for
livelihood, and plays the violin for
country dances whenever called upon By
The sturdy lumbermen OF this section.
Ga Friday evening he was called upon
to play for shake down" in a lumber
camp. near Clifford post-oflice, Butliug.
ton township. eight miles distant. lie
responded 10 the call and performed his
duties until three O'Clock SATURDAY morn
ing. when the party diSpel sed aud
George mounted bis Canadian pony Tor
the purpose OF returning home. lie was
urged TO stay until day light, but refused,
saving that lie had bis traps and nets 10
attend 10. When be had reached the
distance OF three miles from the scene OF
the late leye.ry, he observed, about
yard ahead OF him = large grey wolf
whose l2nk body. lean jaws and CLEAN
ing eyes suggested anything but pieasan,
emotions, inaSmuch aS be vas unarmed
Besides be suspected tha, his fellow Was
only the picket OF large pack secreied
near by To add 10 his discontinue bis
horse was old. lazy and Meas. and
could scarcely al any lime be induced to
make speed faster than an easy pace OF
iog. The wolf confronted The hoIse and
rider Tor = moment, and then lelrealed
into the bushes with series OF prolonged
snsrls and growls George perceiSing
the peril he MAS iu. dug his heels "i,h all
his might into The sides OF his horse. aud
vigorously applied 10 bis TANKS a stout
cudge which be cauied "a his hand.
Thus urged tie horse Increased his pace.
aud alter stumbling several times broke
into = gailop. George now began to
congratulate himself that he was speed.
ly getting out OF danger, but this WAS
only mOmeutary, tor in 8 few seconds
atterward be heard yelp and then a
bowling which rang through the woods
with terrifying effect. Tie turned in
his saddle, and - his dismay discovered,
about twenty rods distant in his rear.
pack consisting OF about twenty wolves
pursueing him. Again be turned his
attention TO his horse. clapped his heels
TO his side with al the strength OF des.
peration, and beat him on the neck and
hanks with all his might. The old
horse by this time seemed instineti'ely
10 scent danger in his rear, and TO his
riders surprise began 10 snort violently.
champ the bi, and show more signs OF
spiri. than he had exhibited since he was
colt. Il IS needless 10 add that he was
encouraged in these unexpected demon
STATIONS Of life and ambition. as with
lail laid over his back and neck extended
be gathered lin sell Ike race horse
And soon Increased The distance between
himself and bis bloodIhirstY pursuers.
Still lhs wolves hung 10 the trail. never
losing sight Of their pley except when
there were turns in the road. One, two
and three miles had been passed over.
and the Old horse began 10 snow violent
signs oil fatigue. The tremendous pace
st which he had been going was too much
for him, and staggering and painting
violently. be came 10 q dead halt. With
all the persuasion and torture that his
rider could invent he could not be made
to move q step. Then The perspiratiOn
began to roll in torrents down the dark
ey's forehead and cheeks. lie tried 10
recall al the prayers his old nanny had
taught him, and asked humble forgive
ness tor all the chickens snd turkeys he
had lifted from lofty perches during his
lifetime, and tie drinks he had sponged
from needy landlords without giving
cash equivalent Ii did not lake long
Tor all this TO pass through his mind.
Just long enough tor the wolves to an
nounce their presence about ten feet in
his rear with united howl that was
blood curdling 10 listen to. Suddenly
occurred one oil the most wonderful leats
recorded in equine history. The horse
had evidently determined to sell his and
MS masters lives in as dear manner as
possible. lie laid back his ears, wheeled
in an instant aud sprang with the yeloci-
" of tkunderbOlt, and with the fury OF
. demon into the midst OF the pack,
the darkey holding on to his name and
saddle with all his might. The old
horse crushed the skulls OF the wolves
with his fore feet, seized one by the naPe
Of the neck and after shaking him a
moment literally flung him outside OF
the circle. and wheeling quickly began
10 kick. This unexpected movement
seemed to surprise the wolves, and be-