Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-30
HOG AND DOG.
A Notable Battle Between a Boar and a
Dozen or More Dogs, Assisted by
Number of Men
corre&P0Hdence Of the Morning Ye,os.

CoTTesp0Rdence Of the Morning Eetos.
LACROSSE, FLA, Nov. 81 have one of the
most striking occurrences Of the day to write
about. 1t appears that about three years ago
Mr. Bryant Shaw missed a boar from among
his other hogs, and supposed him to be dead.
Two or three months ago some persons saw a
tremendous hog in the vicinity, and on last
Wednesday, the 2lst, the hog was discovered
early IN the morning near Mr.. 10 Willis plan
tation. Mr.. Shaw was at once notified. Messrs
Bryant Shaw. A. Shaw, ROulerson, and James
enowden al Joined Mr.. Jo Willis, and, with
several OF the largest dogs they could get, thev
started To hunt the monster. The hog seemed
quiet until an attack was made on him. when
he moved with such Fapidty and activity that
the dogs were enable to lay hold Of him. They
missed their aim every time. but the hog never
missed his. The attack began about 7.3O
O'Clock, and lasted until about 10. Then other
men and dogs were summoned to the bloody
scene. The original attacking party of five
men were all worn out, and all the dogs had
been Killed or wounded. Mr.. A. L. Shaw's
dog was killed outright, Mr.. ROulersOn's was
mortally wounded, Mr.. Willis was so badly
hurt that he unfit for further service and
Mr- SnOWden's dog was slightly injured. Mr.
SnOwden became entangled with the hog and
came very near being killed. but as he a very
stout and active man, he received no danger
Gus hurt. When the fresh force of mea and
dogs arrived another desperate effort was
ndue 10 capture the powerful and vicious
animal. The effort proved nuitess. The
uOgs were wounded ana whipped out. Again
there was call for new recruits and, about
O'Clock, eleven men and five additional dogs
came on the scene of action. The attack was
renewed. After thirty minntes' hard fight
ing. Mr. SnOwden, who was in an elevated DO
sitlOn and could see what was going on, an
nOunced that all the dogs were disabled but
one. Victory was about to perch on the ban
ner Of the hog, when Mr.. James Crews ar
rived on the ground with his well trained dog.
y new mode of warfare was adopted. BY
means OF lightwOOd knots and long poles the
hog was driven out Of the thick brush.
There was now only one dog able to as
sist the last newcomer. These two, how
ever, were encouraged TO the full extent
Of all our faith. for we had been
so worried we did not have much faith in the
dogs. but can tell you the hog compelled us
10 have faith in MIN. The hog being much
fatlgued was not so active. The dogs made a
rapid rush on him and luckily got their aim,
but not before one of them was severely
wounded. Mr. Rowland Thomas, Mr.. Crews
and several others, being very valiant men. at
this juncture ran up and took hold of the hog
Mr.. Thomas was the first man TO lay hands on
the brute. Messrs. Crews, SDOwden. Shaw
Todd and others got hold wherever they
coUld-s0me by the legs, some by the tail, and
some by the bristies. Finally. 10 our satisfac-
tl0n, the hog was thrown down and bound.
Mr.. Bryant Shaw seemed highly gratifed and
cheerfully offered 10 make all lost time good
and 10 pay FOR all dead and wounded dogs.
There were no charges made. Mr.. Shaw was
carefully charged by the men present about
letting hogs Of dangerous character go astray
III any such way. ONE WHO WAS PRESENT.