The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
A NOVELTY m SPORT.
a Drummer Shoots Partridges from
the Cowcatchsr.

the Cowcatchsr .
Speaking of accommodating OIL
cials on the different railroads It
would seem that those running on
the mixed train of the Phillips and
Rangeley railroad should be pre-
6ented with the blue ribbon for
the careful attention they pay to its
passengers, and when one asks for
a favor. if it is IN the power of the
trainmen, it viii be granted.
The other day q party of Jolly
drummers we're coming up the line,
and the entire party were well sup
piled with ammunition. They were
mixing little sport in with their
business calling. Among the num-
her was William L. Gerrish, of
Portland The trainmen were teIl-
ing about seeing partridge nearly
every trip, and this rather en-
Unused the party, and started the
sporting blood In Mr.. Gerrish's
veins to flow more fiercely, and,
after it had made several trips
through his anatomy the gentleman
was prepared to face almost any OBJ
stacle in order to get even a shot at
the almost numberless birds that I'M
habited the woods on either side of
the railroad track.
But all this time his mind had
been busy thinking up some scheme
whereby he could get chance to
Gre at one or two.
have it. he said to blmself,
and a moment later his actions were
causing as much comment among
his fellow passengers as would a
flash of lightning from cloudless
sky. All the while he was putting
his thoughts into action. He arose,
took his gun from the casa, inserted
a couple of cartridges, and started
for the door of the caboose
Where are. you going, Gerrish2 ?"
asked one.
Going to shoot partridge, re-
piled the drummer sportsman
They thought he had become sud-
denly insane and was going to jump
from the train But this idea was
soon dispelled from their minds, for
a moment later all that could be
seen of this cratic sportsman was
his patent feathers dangling from
the top of the freight car, and mo-
ment later he had entirely disap-
peared from view. His companions
quailed with fear. Had he fallen
from his lofty seat on the freight
car, or had he seen bird and made
a wild plunge in midair for his much-
cherished gamer They went to the
door and peered out. He had van
ished. They looked back. Nothing
could be seen but the imaginary
form of what was but moment ago
one of a Jolly party and brother in
the "Order of Satchels and Trunks -
But the man, oh, where is hep"
Safe and sound, and by the time
his friends had given up the hunt a
train hand came in, and seeing the
anxious look upon the faces of his
passengers, assured them that the
missing member was safe and warm
ing his back against the boiler on
the COW catcher. He had gone from
the caboose over the cars, through
the engine, and seated himself in
this conspicuous place for the ZEN
envy" He had not long to wait, for
right ahead he spied beautiful
bird. He put his gun to his shout
der and blazed away. The bird fut-
tered moment, keeled over, and
was no more. He signaled to the
engineer to stop, and as soon as pos
sible the train was brought to a
standstill.
Running back he procured his
prize, and, on being told to hurry
and get aboard, he started at once.
But he studded his toe purposely,
his friends say, and fell in shape
less mass upon the roadbed.
The train started on. The man
arose, brushed the sand from out of
his eyes, and started for the woods
to find the dead birds mate. But
it was growing dark and he was
several miles from Rangeley. He
set his wits to work. About time
for the night train, he thought. No
time to lose. He Immediately made
torch and signaled the train. It
stopped, he got aboard, and on his
arrival was greeted with hearty
handshake by his many friends,
who were anxiousIy waiting at the
Oquossoc the arrival of their friend,
the cowcatcher hunter - Lewiston
Journal.
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