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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27
.. TIncle sam,s ConcieDce Fund.


sfIn the. vaults Of the United States
Treasury. ct Washington there is the
ann OF S22O.746, ,26, which Is entered
;upon The books Of the Treasurer as Mis-
cellaneous receipts from pels,ns uE-
known" and which sum constitutes wha,
is known as the Conscience Fund as
lis supposed 10 cone from people VINO
have at sc me time defrauded the govern
5ment and who wish to make restitution
BY refunding the amounts oitheir pecuia-
tions.
..This conscience fund.-" said a Treas
sury official, .shas been steadily increasing
for sixty years, until now il reaches tue
enormous sum OF nearly quarter OF q
million dollars. The first money OF the
Kind received at the Treasury was $SSO
received In 1927 from an unknown per-
son, who explained in bis letter that be
swss fefundinc for some customs ne mad
once defrauded the government OF Since
that time remittances of all amounts
ranging from eight cents to %. 500 have
heen coming in. They come from all
over the country, and even from foreign
lands.
~ "A, prea, deal Of this money is receiv-
ed from priests and ministers, Tho write
that some sinner In their parish request
ed them 10 send It in During the SMALL
-pox epidemic in Canada Catholic priest
sent us q draft for $50 which dying
fCsnadian had given him, coniees.ng 70
have stolen that amount frem the United
States Government, but moi giving the
details. Frequently nothing accompan'
1Ses the remIttAnces to indicate what II u
for, bat generally line or two OF expls'
nation 10 given.
y .Another time We received lette!
containing four two-cen, stamps, but mol
line of explanation. This, ! believe
is the smallest contribution ever sent IN
Another letter, postmarked at Kansas
CITY, was received inclosing ten 20 Dill
with a note sayinq, This money belongs
toihe government.
SIN January We received an ofncia
envelope post marked at New York, ant
',r containing $4,000 10 hills-cne OF VI.
zoo. two OF $500 and Ave OF el00. Thel
were all cut In two, with email piec'
cut from the center, and the word can
celled' written scross the face. A not
iDclosed ran thus:
..Here are 81 500 In United State
hills. multilated so So TO insure The gov
-ernment's getting the money. Whatso
ever a man sovs that shall be resp.
have sowed the wind, and am reap'n'
the whirlwind. This is next to The nns
payment due. God grant me speed
released"
ss.We have received $500 from Nc
York shortly before, and circumstance
connected with the remitiances indicate
that ihev we're both from the same pal
ty.-Neu York San.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

In the path Of philosophy woman has
seldom strollsd to much distance, bot
when times are tight she can go to mar
ket with dollar bin end come back with
more comfort In q basket than . man
could crowd into a tvo.horse wagon il
told TO back up and help himself.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

Those who make and can maple syr-
up, should know that the Law requires
them to have printed label pasted on
the can or jar, giving their name, quar-
tIsy Of the syrup and date on which it
was made. II ~
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

II you have tendency to brood over
your physical condition, you have rea
sons 10 suspect the trouble lies In your
disordered kidneys and liver, use DR.. }.
H. .tMtLssn's Hon eapatbic Liver and
Kidney Balm and you will soon fee
buoyant and vigorous.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

aUgh," grunted 4 toper when the bar.
keeper refused to give him ~hisky and
bsuded him a elass OF water instead
.Ueh, aip't much difference tween wa
ter an your whisky any way"
"Of course NOT" replied the hsr-keep'
er. "Ohly fif,een cents, that's all"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

/. In the decline Of li.e. im6rmities beset
us, to which our youth and maturits
we're strangers. our kidneys and liver
are subject to deranpemerts hut nothing
equals DR.. j. H. MrLean's Liver and
Kidney Balm as regulator OF these or.
gans.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

A little boy, OF Hartford, about 8
years old, announced bis ability the
other right to frame bic own prayer, and
proceeded: 20 Lord, make me good
boy, and II at frst you don't succeed,
try, try again."
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

The Knights of Liquor have been or
panized 10 Boston. Tue new organiza
ton admit, everybody in any way con-
necsed With the liqnor traffic and 1t ia
proposed to extend it all over the coun,
try. The password Of the order will
probably be, "Wbat will you take ?"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

'Tralns run daily. tDaily except Sundy
Sleeping cars on all through trains bt tween
Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, Pittsburgh.
Wheeling, Columbus and Cipcinnsti.
Additional train leaves Cambridge for
Wheeling at 3:l0 pm and Wheeling for
Cambridge at a, M. daily except Sunday.
C.K.,LORD Gen. Pass. Agt, Baltimore. ND.
W. 3. REPPKRT, Div. Pass. Ag't, Columbus y.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

Adolf Lalloz, carriage manufacturer
ll9 Carroll Street. Buffalo. N. 7, states
81 was troubled with nausea oil the som
ach, sick headache and general debility
Burdock Blood Rhters cured me.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

TIE constitutional harmony of out
sy.tum is rapidly Disturbed by an -un-
healthy liver. t. emily life, regulate your
liver and kidnevs by using Dr.. J. H.
McLean's Hon r,pathic Liver and Kid
ney Balm
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

Rev. Sam. Jones says: "A man said
10 me the other right, Jones, ! wouldn't
have missed your sermon tor Ten dol
lars,' and yet, when The plate was passed
around, that man put 10 copper cent
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27
Rupture. Breach. or Hernia,

neglected. often becomes sttanguIated
and proves fatal. We employ . new
method aud guarantee cure in every
case or no pay. Send 10 cents in stamps
Tor panphletasnd references. Worlds
Dspensary Medical Ascension, .669
Main Street, Bufisio, NY.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

The Indian population is diminishing
at the rate OF 8 600 year. Tpis is too
fast for the Eastern humanitarians and
too slow for Western common people
Who have TO live near the doomed race
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27
From R. Il. BIxBY, Ell,

From R. II. BIXBY, Edgewood, Iowa,
Dr.. }. h. MIL ans Tar Wine Lung
Balm is the leading cough remedy here.
IL was difficult during the past winter to
keep supply. 10 case which came
under my notice it effected permanent
cure OF asthma Of several years stand
inn aH -a' ( tfa T.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

Flag Stations are marked with ~. AL
others are regular stations. at which trains
will stop without being tagged. e.
I Passing points are indicated BY full-faced
6gures.
On and after March l3,train No. will run
through to Woodsfsld every Saturday, and
return every Monday to summer6eld, afriv'
ing at Woodsasld about . O'Clock p. m. and
leaving Monday t5.lt I'm.
W. T. NORRIS,
Superintendent. Woodsfeld, Ohio.
j. B. RHopks, Train Dispatcher. ~
Woodsneld, Ohio
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

A.DIsTREssING COUGH may be
alleviated and sore throat, hoarseness
and bronchial elections promptly cured
by few doses of DR.. j. Il. McLeans'
Tar Wine Lung Balm. % cents bottle.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

In France certificate OF birth must
be produced before a marriage can take
place. You have to prove that yon have
been horn orsyou can't get married,
thst's all, there is shont It. - 49,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27
NOTICE. =


NOTICE isshsrsby given that pstitienf
IN will hs presented to the Commiasionera
Of Xouros County II their next ssssiens
Dune "A. D.rls86, praying for sEsyitr 40
alteration Of =, road In Jackson towushIH
leading from the town of Cochransvills "
intsrsect the Woods6eld and ,Tuel's, landing
road, on The lands of, Frank Wasmutk: Be-
ginning Tor the same ~ tbsswsst1 end of the
fridge 70 be bnilt n Brsdasldso Crvssjps q
jim Run: thence through the lands Of Lewis
C. BradHsld, Is nearly the old mill race -
praoticabie; thence through the lands sf
hrs Byslins Whitney, hrs, Margaret Rspps.
George Shat, Rlihu Long. Polk Hanght Neah
Haught. B. r. Folgsr and Frank wssnushs
70 intsFsect the County roAd near IL Sssst.
dsnee-o said Frank ,Wasmuth. NJ 81 i II
mchs, ,'S6ws. MANY PETITIONERS.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27
Seuse and Mopse'tse.

R. W. POPE is the authorized ageLt
OF the sale Of DR.. J. H. McLean's Faui-
" Medicines, for Woodsfeld.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

Itch. Prairie Mango, and Scratches OF
ever, kind cured in 30gMiDutes by Wool
ford 81 'Saaitory LDtiom. U.e no other.
This never fails. Sold nv R. W Pope,
Drug gist, w oodsfield, Ohio.-743-3.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27
THREE CUSTOMERS.

THE CIRCUS, the caucus. the crocus-- ,,,F
,.s Three curious customers they! ,a...4
They bud and they bloom in the focus :
NtB OF Springs warm and frightening ray
some men circulate with the circus s
And others in caucusses croak-
They sill uurelentiugly work rs
a I'm bankrupt in temper or "brokes" Z y
The crocus. the circus, the caucus =
= tQuite curious customers all 30
They come with Spring just to walk us
More swiftly along to q Fall.
.piatt 1Ey s4COlumbus Dispatch.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

FoR ,EARAoHE, Toothache. Sore
Throat, Swplled Neck, and the results o,
cold and II a Elimination. use DR. Thomas
Eclectric On-the great pain destroyer
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

This Is the hest season. in which to
purify the blood, and Hoods Sarsapa-
rilIa isthe best blood pnfiaer. loo Do-'
ses One Dollar. -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27
"Thomas, spell weather." said I

N aeter.
"W-i.s.e-t.h-i-a-e-r. weather. !" {
"You may SIT down; Thomas; you've
given US the-worst spell of weather we've
had this year"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

Coxsscr oss-Tolsdo with all fines enter
ing the city.
Clyde, lib Il W R 3, Bellevue N Y c 4 st L.
RR.. Monroeville BE- RR. Wellington c.
CC&IR z, Craston N YP& 4 o, Orrville, P
& W R &, Massillion, p F W &CRR CLd
wRR. Valley junction Valley R Z, Canal
Dov4rC &P RR Sol &w RR, New Com
erstown, P C l. St l. b B, Cambridge, B -Ss o 3
R, Point Pleasant, c W &NY 3 3, Marietta
C W&BRR.
W. A. McCLOY, Acting General Pass. Agent.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27
Terms: rostase 'Prepafd. ~ ess
NJ sR G4N tg Yo0rseSc1 sSassi lys 81
Tol VII commences Novembes 3, 1852.
NOTICE or DISSOLUTION.

NOTICE Is hereby given, that the partner.
IN ship lately subsisting between John +
Brown and 3. L. Lynch. Of AAtioah, Ohiep
under the 1rm name Of Brown 3 Lynch, vas
dissolved b. mutual oonesnt on the 81 dsy
of April. 1886. All debts owing 70 the ssad
psrtnsrs'ip are to be received BY tbs ssld :.
L. Lynch, who will continue the bUinsst -
furniture and undertaking.
JOHN R. BROWN.
apr6. .'eex3. IsE. h LYNCH.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27
ToyCUNG LADIES.

II your life u made burden owing to
p,setbeads. Pi,aples, and other ernptions on
ne face. marring yerr beauty and ca using SO
much ehsgrin IL is no longer nsscessary TOR
ro,, y !, = 70 endure IT. DR.. Fhex's Family Oint-
ment will certainly remove NIL such blemishes
ssdleaye your kin Soft. Smooth and Beaaff-
ri, Sold by all druggists, and mailed on re
seipt Of price 25 cents.
WILLIAMsMFG CO., Props, Cleveland,o'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

Full faced 6gures denote meeting and pas
sing points. alag station,
Nos. /, 2, and daily; Z and $ daily
except Sunday. Nos and will stop on
signal at any point to let of or take on pas
sengers Or freight.
JCHAS WILLIAMS,
Assistant Superintendent.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

7ZHTTNa1lN .|gYaTiiE l<ayiW
B. II. s. G. R,Y GO.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27
Harper's = Young People.
ILLUsTRATED-as 2 q

fKe' 'positioi VI HxEpssY YoSss Pistfs -
the leading weekly periodical ior ysusg fss(-
srs 10 we'll established. y The: puhliehes
spare no pains TO prov de- che best and nest
sttrastiys rsading ana iiiustrssions. TIE
serial sud short stories hsvs strong dSsDseie
interest while they are wholly free freD
whatever 10 pernicious or vu'garly sensA-
tioual; the papers OF natural history sanA
science, .ravel, and the facts Of lilss asslby
writer's whose names giva the, best assurance
Of seeuraey and value. slllustrated papsre
on athletic sports, games and pastimee give
full information On these subj sots. There %
nothing cheap about Il but its price.
An spitome Of every thing thstis stsssstiss
and desirable in juvenile Literature. .-Bseseo
Courier.
/ a weekly feast Of good thinsste ths,heys
and girls IN every family which Il, ,vislss ~ ~
Brooklyn Onion.
sK' is vondsrfui IN Ne wealth 20 psrssss,
information and ntssssss-Chsisties 'AAss-
pate n Z, usb "a ai,gs - .,ss ss,aiw
Terms: postage Prepafd. ~ Pss
Ia aR b.sii 10 Year.eadS t3ksa rs
Tol VII commences Novembes 3, 1852.
SINGLE NunSsss. Five Cents sash.
RemitsAnces should be Nsasl ny iPestslAse
Money Order or Drafs, 10 svoid shanss Of iesss
Newspapers are mot 70 copy this sdvsss
tisement %ithout the express order ef Hsrs
per B Brothers. Address iC n iE12 nE
HARPER 4 BROTHERS, New Ysrt.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27
py,-p,, PILES, PILEs,n

Sure cnre for Blind, Bleeding and Itching
piles. One box has cured the wort cases OF
20 wears standing. No one need suffer Sve
minutes after using William's Indian Pile
c;rtruent.s II absorbs tumors, allays itching.
-sots, as roultice gives instant relief. Prepared
enlv for Piles, itching Of tie private parts
nothing elre. Sold by druggists and mailed
On r,ceipt Of price Soc and 81.
4 = WILLIAMS MFG. CO.. Props. Cleveland,O
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-27

Saudusky Accommodation leaves colum-
bus Z am Newark s 05 am.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-03
Striking Smiles.
FOr fare DruWn mmsl
Chenieaas.

Slight of hand refusing an offer Of
marriage.
d High-proof spirits mountain dew.
The hire class of society-domes-
tics.
BrevitY is the sole of it-a Chinese
maiden's shoe.
Net by chants--lovers 10 the church
choir.
A four-taste of winter-hail, snow,
sleet, sud slosh.
A business that is always picking
up-rag-picking.
The man of the bour-lhe watch
maker.
Notwithstanding travellers.
Pressed for time-mummies
a wedding trip--stumbling over .
brides train.
The real cora tax--a tight boot.
Effective dog show--their teeth.
Forthcoming event-one that sue
ceeds three others
The way of the world-the rail-
way.
10 dress poultry-give them coat
and trousers.
Friends at court-sweetheart
An unhealthy spot--a des-spot.
A very rash boy--one who has the
measles.
Never says die--the gray-haired
man.
Members of the legal profession
ballet girls.
A collection of hymns--the Senate.
Bound to be read--books.
Companions In arms--twins.
Time heals all things-except old
shoes.
Green turtles-young lovers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-03

It must be pretty discouraging,
this hunting for happiness and never
realizing when 1t is found, and | pity
some people in this respect as much
as do stray dog.
L ID hard thing to say, yet never
theless it is . fact that when Q woman
once begins to 60 down bill man Is
ever ready to grease the track for he
rapid descent.
The man who would justify bic
past misdeeds by shonldering the
responsibility upon this person Or that
circumstance, is feeble man Jet.
When . misfortune happens to
friend look forward and endeavor to
prevent the same thing from bappens
ing to yourself.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-03
Laird Against Cobb.

Give ear to poor but honest little
ditty
Of a fight that was fought 10 Wash.
ington city
Between two Congressman, more's
the pity.
Says Laird, M. c., to Cobb M. c.,
You're everything that's rank,
You crank, youl''
Says Cobb, M. c., right violentlee,
You're everything that's blank.
Blank blank youl'
Says Laird, M. c., to Cobb, M. c..
I'm aching for to pulverize you'll"
Blood, fury, and firel"
Says Cobb, NJ. c., Come out
with me,
Aud I'll put Grape over your
eyes, you
In martial manner
Went into the lobby angrilee,
And Laird, M. G., let out on the
nose
OF Cobb of IDjianner.
Cobb. NJ. c.. weigh sixteen stone:
He collapsed down into q chair,
AL CORY,
And emitted faint and hollow
groan:
"Oh,give me arnica, give me air"--
Gone was bis glory.
Cobb, NJ. C.'s taken the chip of
his shoulder,
Laird Of Nebraska is bolder and
bolder,
And bothsll cool of when the
weather gets colder.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-03
(RTHINGTON & Co.
py Church Street,
/ ANNAPOLIS, MD.
DEALERS IN
|lgs, Medicines,
and Chemicals,
SPECIAL NOTICE.
HPEClAL NOTICEI

l Store is furnished with
"'r'hington Prescrip-
Counter and everything
A'N to make it a complete
q Pharmacy.
SYMPTOMS compounded at
ls Of the day and night
''''tes Of the Maryland
: 4 Pharmacy.
WELLINGTON & CO..
loo Church Street.
|
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-03

h q ss WINES RslalE Cleaned and Re-
ROrk r'Iansed calIase to give satisfac.
i ! ifalled S.1., for and delivered.
Iasd av,s,.Ss !, smiths Jewellery store Re.
sslye psoas ss or "A Market Space 3
~0nPt attention.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-03

LOST Watch CHARM in the
share Of diamond, surrounded by an
amethyst with black se;, VS. lost
either the Forty wharf or the dump
on III Short Line Railroad. The fin.icr
vi be Literally rewarded if left at the
Store OF @. w. Moss. opposite City
Dock. 7-1w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-03

LNOR SALE.-A lot of second hand
j. WINDOW FRAMES, for sale cheap
Apply Ut TINS cfiice. ju6m1
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-03
KNIT HAMMOCKS.

Adult sizes $3.50, Children's sizes
$1.25. Made and sold by Mrs. a. al
DUFFY, 90 King George street, 2 doors
below Maryland Avenue Price 25 cents
extra by mail. ,je22
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-03
FOR 8 ALE.
Situation w anted.

A WHITE WOMAN-who is capable
"A of filling the p1sitioa of house.
keeper, seamstress. or any position in
which she can make hsrselt useful. de-
sires SITUATION. References given.
Address Situation" CsPITAL Office,
Annapolis, Md. iy28-tf
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-03
ANNAPOLIS. Md TUESDAY EVENING" AUGUST 3, 1886.


We scili insert IN this column adcersiae-
snents Of Wants. For Rent, For Sale, Lost,
Found, de-, not erceding four lines. One
Nr4k, or less, for % Cnfs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-03
St EXCURSION toFair HaYen.

The First Charge N. L. Sunday School
will give an excursion to Fair Haven, on
Friday AaguSf. 9th.
The Stearer will leave Naval Academy
Wharf st IL A III. Adults, tickets so
CTS. Children. . cents. For sale at the
stores Of James Munroe and Feldmeyer
q Hopkins.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1886-01-02
CHIMES AND oAsuALrlLa


no men were Killed sui several sri.
- wounded by boiler explosion on The
Ia . dissillsry near Daytsu, o.
fsseuiax party searching for she en-.
a miners in the NantIcocks Nina, In
!ivsniA. hsd nearly reached their
sass ea ths aist, whon. fron an.
n signals, tksy ~ rsasea = BE-
i've siill alive, whss sases~ e4ss-
" ssan tks nrss, occurrs6, By
~ I've.
- vrs--s rrnfszs rtz.Is.s uaz -.
- = Ne ,iso = ~ 1ur.<er>s = ~
- xse1s. hsv11s ~ - - H.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1886-01-02
seAacoors



ofssi tsisils fsaiss
"lieaFudd" l The namo N q gefy
large blask eagle iound In ihe footy
dchles NJ The AmBur River 81 bold and
poweria afe these birds that ihey have
been known ~ attack and Nil even
wolves The following incident, ~.
corded BY NJ Thomas W Atkinson IN
hk Travels and Adventures Among
the Mountain klfghis," will Illustrate
The power and courage II The bcafcool,
besides showing that he would prove .
formidable opponent 10 any unarnod
man Y hunger prompted him 70 Dis.
pnle possession u bis game
Three of these dark monarcha oi tho
sky we're seen soaring high aboye tho
crags 10 the south. which were too alb
rupt 10 ride over We therefore pick.
ctod our horses 10 feed aud began to
ascend the mountain slope IN about an
hour and q hall We reached the summit,
aud descended into small wooded val.
ley, when we observed the bearcools
wheeling round the upper end, In tho
direction We hastened. Having gone a
quick pace for about three miles, wc
reached rocky glen that led Ms into a
valley Of the bean, known M n favoritc
resort Of maral a kind Of deer
We had scarcely entered this spot
when singular spe ctaclc was presented
10 our view. A large maral had been
hunted down by three wolves, who had
Just seized him, and the ravenous brutcs
were tearing the animal to pieces while
yet breathing. We instantly prepared
TO nllct punishment on two OF tho
bensts, and crcpt quietly along under
cover TO get within range. We sue
cccdod, and were levclling our rifles.
when Sergae called my attention to two
large bearcoots posing aloft, and pre-
pairing for swoop. He whispered:
"Don't llre We shall see some grand
sport.
Presently one Of the eagles shot down
like an arrow, and was almost instantly
followed by the other. When within
about forty yards Of the group, tho
wolves caught sight Of them, and in
stantly stood on the defensive. showing
their long yellow fangs and uttering a
savage howl. In few seconds the first
bearcoot struck his prey; one talon was
fixed on his back, the other on the up
per part OF the neck completely socur-
ing the head, while he tore out the VOLTS (
liver with his bcak. The other bcarcool
had seized another wolf, and shortly
both were as liieless as the animal they
had hunted.
The third brute snarlod when his COM
rades set up their wailing howls. and
started for the cover; he was soon with
in range, when pun Of smoke rose
from Sergac's rifle. and the wolf rolled
over dead. The report startled the
bearcoots, but we remained concealed,
and they commenced their repast on the
stag. Their attack had been made with
so much gallantry that neither the old
hunter nor myself could raise ria,
against them, or disturb their banquet,
When satisfied, they started up to som,
lofty crags, and sergas took OIL the
skins Of the poachers, which he lnlendat
keeping a trophies braycly won by th'
eagles.