The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-12
BATTLING WIN A DEER.
a Boys Desperate struggle In the Prospect
Park Paddock.

The deer paddock In Prospect Park,
Brooklyn. which covers several acres. is en-
closed with an iron fence. II contains about
thirty deer. some sheep numbers OF rare do
nestle fowl and swans. and usually has one or
two sacred cattle within II. The keeper Of the
paddock. Michael kenniff Of 900 Bergen street.
Brooklyn. visits the Park early every day 10
feed the deer and collect the fresh eggs OF
the fowls On Thursday morning he took
his fourteen year old son. John. who was to
pick some chestnuts within the enclosure. Mr.
Kenniff went to clean with turpentine the glass
that covers the inscription in brass on the stone
marking the site Of the American defence in tho
battle OF Long Island. while his son scaled
the fence and started toward the chest
nut tree. The drove OF deer was
grouped near the keepers house. and
as the lad approached they pricked up their
ears. and the largest OF the herd. lat buck.
stepped out and started toward Kennin, walk
ing, and watching the boy intenty,. The boy
picked up the thick end Of piece Of rope and
threw II at the deer. startling him n little Then
the boy turned. thinking no more OF the animal
and went along picking up some chestnuts.
While he was thus engaged, the deer came softly
w behind him and gored him with his antlers
in his right leg, knock ing him down. Then the
animal backed Of and started at him again. but
young kennin caught him by the antlers with
both hands and held him back. The deer strug-
gled To get free, but the boy maintained his
grasp. although he was kept on his feet being
pushed along ny inc animal. Nnen he came
near "A sapling he quickly threw out his hand
and steaded himself. So us to get on his feet
Then he started On run backward toward the
keeper lodge. still keeping the deer's anters
In his hands. He ran along crying for help
The animal pushed him fast.
Whom thoy reached little hlllock at the foot
Of which was the house. the boy fell and began
10 roll over and over; but he kept his hold ON
the antlers. fearing q hat tho minute he lot 90
the deer would run the sharp prongs through
him. The boy rolled up against the house and
there managed to get on his feet again With
one hand holding the deer and the other against
the house. he made his way along until he
could not. and there was no one inside to nm
swer his calls. Then he let 20 his hold made u
dash Tor the enclosure where the hens are kept
and tried 10 get over the fence but the deer ran
upon him and knocked him down. Then tho
animal struck him twice in the face with his
tearing open the flesh Of the cheek. Tho lad
cried piteOusly for help. A boy passing along
Flathush avenue saw the deer hucklng him.
and informed the driver OF u passing horse car.
Tho driver and two passengers scaled the fence
and ran ~ full speed to tho boys Assistance.
boy was taken to the City Hospital. where his
wounds were dressed.
A reporter saw the lad in his cot in sunny
ward Of tho hospital. lie was in u burning
foyer Of excitement, not having recovered from
his fright His shirt was bloody and his clothes
were grass stained lie described the attack
minutcly and said: oh. II the biggest deer
had got after me I'd been dead. Father keeps
him tied up because he is SO fierce. II any
stranger should come into the paddock while
no was loose. he'd be killed sure. The one that
came after lue was fearful strong and his horns
be killed entirely"
The boys Injuries are severe but not fatal