The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-02-02


While lazily enjoying our siesta we
were suddenly startled by II loud
crashing in the bushes on the other
side of the bayou. Snatching up our
rifles, we rushed to the waters edge
just in time to see u large black bear
come out of the cane brake and walk
leisurcly to the opposite bank He
was evidently thirsty, and had sought
the cool waters Of the bayou instead
Of the easier obtained but hot and
stagnNnt lake water. AS he had not
yet caught sight Of us We concluded TO
wait developments before attempting
to secure so enyiable prize.
The bear climbed into low tree
that grew out OF the side Of the bank,
and proceeded to crawl out on q stout
limb oyerhanging the bayou. His
weight bent the thick limb till it
dipped into the water, and the bear
squatted himself on the interlacing
branches and began tapping vigorous
| ly. So eagerly did he drink, and so
intently were we Watching him, that
neither noticed fierce swirling of
/ the water Just below, until a long black
snout shot suddenly from beneath the
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