The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-02-17
LION KILLER AoNKBYs.
Arrival Of Pair at PhiIadciphia-Pe
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PHILADELPHIA, February lG.-Two mon-
keys Of the lion killer species, with tempen
so fierce and teeth SO sharp that no one
has yet summoned the courage to approach
them within reaching distance, have been
received from Europe by ]. B. Doris, the
circus man. They were taken to the winter
quarters Of Doris menagerie, on Harrison
street, Fmnkford, and there added TO the
already extensive collection, which COM
prises several elephants, tigers, lions
hyenas, and other beasts. The newcomers
manifested their peculiar distinction as be.
Ing the only animal which possesses the
pluck to attack the monarch OF the forest
the moment they entered the stable. They
were c2nuned In cage which contained
strong wooden partition completely sepa-
rating them. They were placed on The
floor within five feet Of Juno and Monarch.
two fierce and intractable lions, who sue .
coed indiferently well In living In the same
compartment. No sooner had they dis.
covered the proximity OF. their natural
enemies than they elevated themselves
upon their hind quarters and gave vent TO
terrific, setni.human cries.
Juno, Monarch and three other liona
seemed TO recognize the cries In m instant.
They rose from their recumbent postunE.
and listened intently with attentive ex.
presaions ol face. Having apparently sat-
tsiied themselves that the sounds proceed-
Ell IRON the lion'killers, they emitted loud
roars, and, lashing their sides fiercely
with their tails, they tramped back and
iorth In their narrow cages. The cries OF
the monkeys and the defiant responses Of
tho lions, reused the Bengal Tiger. who
added his sharp snarls to the already noisy
chorus, which only subsidized when the
monkeys got to lighting each other and the
lions became tired. The war be-
tween the monkeys was caused by
an attendant who threw some bread
to one. The other Immediately became
Jealous and rushing against the thick par
tition he reached his right arm into the
partners cage and gavo him vicious dip.
Monkey No. . was taken unawures. but
turned with movement as quick as light
ming and whacked his Assailant unmerci-
iully. Then the two dug ut each other
lercely, twining their muscular fingers In
each others hair, cudgeliRg their noses
with the precision and force OF skilled
sluggen, aud swapping violently at each
others hands. The battle was brought 10
q close by lion tanner Peter Bush, WHO re-
duced the belligerants TO subiectlon by
whack with light stick.
The beasts are about four feet high and
bear some resemblance to the GORILLA.
Their noses are slightly longer and their
expressions more intelligent. They have
hair Of the silver fox color, which extends
only from the head to the shoulders, The
beasts are especially noted for their agility
and powerful strength. They are natives
Of Africa, and abound in large numbers in
the neighborhood OF the Nile. They enter
tain the most inexplicable hatred toward
lions. Their mode OF attack Is to sprinp
upon tho lions back, dig their long hind
claws in their skin and beat them with
club. When number OF them
make IN attack, the onslaught usually
results fatally TO the stronger animal. The
lion'kilIer is very skilliul in the art Of
throwing. lie can fling an object will re-
aarkable precision and force, This ability
was demonstrated yesterday with almost
dangerous effect. A hatchet was left living
near one OF the beasts, who picked IL up.
and, although confined in cage, threw Il
at Bush, the lion.tamer, who presldes over
tho collection. The hatChet missed the
Object oil It's direction by u foot.