The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-11-13
HUNTING BEARS IN MONTANA.
1t Is Not So Pleasant Wl5cn the Bear
Turns Hunter

1t is not generally known that part
of Hugh McQuaid's mission to the
Flathead country was search for the
Lost Cabin Mine. The fact that he
had dreamed on five con ecutive nights
that the mine was situated in such and
such place. together with 4 hearty
invitation from his old friend, Mai.
Pete, induced the colonel to spend five
days in the saddle roaming about the
Flathead country. The charming
scenery and genial companionship of
his friend caused him to forget the
mine, and he is now kicking himself
because he has also forgotten the loca-
ton of the mine. 1t is with such ease
that fortunes sometimes slip away.
j he major also had visions of fabulous
wealth. Some time ago he found what
appeared to be rich strike, though he
was by no means certain of the value.
For the purpose of gathering reliable
information he sent an invitation 10 a
well-known mining expert, Henry
Bratnober, to visit him at the agency.
Brat, who likes an outing as well as
any one, packed up Il few traps and
started on the trip. He left the road
at Drummond, where he was joined by
the major, and commenced the over
land journey. After they were well
started Brat noticed that they were
followed by Il beautiful red Irish setter,
evidently the property of lover of
dogs. The dog wore 4 handsome col
lar and appeared to be a well-bred and
costly animal. He followed along be-
hind the two travellers, to whom he
became greatly attached. The atfec-
ton was reciprocated, and the major
began talking of shaking dice for the
brute when the question was disposed
of by az unexpected adventure
BY this time the two were miles
away from Drummond in wild aud
mountainous country. While the
ownership OF the dog was still under
discussion both Brat and the major
were startled by the sudden appear
ance of two black bear cubs. The
bears were possibly more surprised.
for away they ran with the dog ut
their heels until they reached the near
est tree. which they climbed with no
loss of alacrity. They were up in the
branches grinning At the dog when
Brat and Mai. Pete arrived on the
scene. Brat thought they should be
killed at once but the major gazed
fondly ut the youngsters Scamperinc
among the tree tops aud proposed that
they be captured alive.
Brat was satisfied and a plan was
soon outlined. The dog was tied with
lariat to the tree to guard the bears
while the major and Brat went to the
camp near by for assistance They
found Il party of men who were more
than willing 10 capture the cubs.
Supplies of ropes, axe, and guns were
secured, and the party started for the
tree. As they came within the scene
the major remarked that possibly his
eyeSight was failing him, but he coald
see no bears"
% guess theyare all right enough"
replied Brat only they are irving to
fool Us"
But the major was right, for as the
party came nearer 10 the tree. not a
sign of 4 bear was to be found. When
they reached the ground. however. the
mystery was partly explained. Around
the roots OF the tree were Il dog collar
and few pieces of dog. Just enough
to identify the remains. The amusing
little cubs were out of sight"
The two veteran fronticrsmcn looked
IN each others eyes for moment. then
Brat remarked:
Il never thought of the loving female
parent of those little fellows.
Nor >" replied the major.
And | don't think I'll ACCEPT an
other tenderfoot'S invitation to a bear
party. Clipped in another of the res
cuing party.
You see" said Brat, in explaining
the affair afterward. Il expect that the
old bear came along and catching on
to the situation, walked up 10 the dog
aud gave him one swipe. She WAS inn
medlately joined by her delighted off.
spring, and away went the trio. smii.
ins over the adventure"