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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23
HUNTINGTON,
THE BEARDsLEY GENEALoGY

Rev Isaac Hsight Beardsley OF Den
yer, Col, 1859 South Clarkson street.
has resumed his work on the Beardsley
genealogy, having left it for q time to
write books of his own. He wishes to
know whether Lemue4 Beardsley, Trum-
Dull, son of David, had daughter, Am
arilla, that married David Stratton.
Lemuel had daughter, May, that mar
ried Thomas Hawley. and Thomas had
daughter, Alice, that married Capt
Cyrus Lewis. A daughter of Lemuel,
betsey, that married, LIST Capt Miles. I'd
David Hubbell OF Bridgeport. Miles
mad a daughter, Susan, who married
Victory Curtis. David Hubbell and
Betsey had seven sons, Ebert E., and
others. He also inquiries of one Joseph
Hoyt Beardsley, weaver, born in Trum-
bull in 1897, had four sons and two
| daughters, ancestral line wanted), had
sons, James, Henry, Edward, Samuel,
Hoyt. He is willing ere long to get the
book published, provided the family as
sist MIN In the work. | would like to
Know who my great-uncle, LemuePs
wife was, and names of all his children
it 20 'sible; also my great-grandfather
David's wife's maiden name, Mary
Any information in reference to the
Beardsley family will be heartily well
coined by me at any time. Whose sou
was Aaron Beardsley, that had daugh-
ter, Cot TrumbulD Emeline, who mar
ried Stephen Nichols and lived in Bridge
port? Or Arson Beardsley OF Monroe,
who had sister that married Charles
Beach of Trumbull? Isaac q. B. saws
he has facts enough to make volume OF
nearly 1000 pages. Those interested.
having facts DESTROYS of publication, will
! do well to send them to Isaac Fl. Beard =
ley James Beardsley Wheeler.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

More than twenty million free samnles
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel SslVe have heen
distributed by the manufacturers, What
better proof of their confidence in its
merits do you want? 1t cures piles.
burns, scalds, sores, in the shortest space
OF time. K. T. Hawley, Newtown: S, G,
Bull g Co., Sandy Hook; A. B. Blake.
man. Botsford; B. RawleY & Co., Step.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23
HATTERTOWN.

Marion Crane OF Bridgeport is visit
or at the house Of j. C. Lewis.
Mrs Clifford Hine of Orange Is visiting
her sister, Mrs David B. Parmelee.
David Fairchild Of New York has been
the guest of J. Fl. Summers and other
relatives in this vicinity.
Henry Morgan and son arrived home
from Long Island, Saturday plight.
Fred Booth of Hartford has been the
guest of his brother, Richard Booth.
Fl. A. Pratt has entertained relatives
from Naugatuck.
Mr. Thorp and Miss Thorp of Bridge
port have visited at Charles Thorp's.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

You invite disappointment when YOU
experiment. DeWitt's Little Early Ris
ers are pleasant, easy, Thorough little pills
They cure constipation and sick head.
ache just as sure as you take them. E. F.
HawleY, Newtown; s. C. Bull & Co.,
Sandy Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Bots.
ford; B. Hawley & Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

blooming cereus with three blossoms
last week.
j: D. Beard left, last week, to attend
Amherst college.
Miss Helen Beard and Miss Bessie Pal
mer leave for Wellesley college, this
week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23
MR. MOVES BUNGALOW.

Mr. Noles' new bungalow on the knoll
in the rear OF his summer residence /.
approachiLg completion. Judging from
external appearances, it looks as il il
mig bit be very attractive place both in
| the heat of summer and in the cool fan
evenings when the fire can roar in the
great fire place. Mr. iNoyes has done a
great deal 10 beautify his homes and
grounds and has furnished great deal
| of employment.
Le' nard HaWley and William Brfns-
made are serving as iurvmen.
Miss Tracy FROM the West is visiting
her sister, Mrs 10 ,eph Tucker.
Mrs Stuart is the new teacher OF White
Plains school.
Mr. Greene and family, who for two
seasons have been running a summer
boarding house in the old TAFT home
stead, have moved 10 the city.
Daniel Ward is erecting an extensive
addition on the rear of Gneir new resi-
deree.
Mrs Vans and daughter of New York
are visiting at her sisters, Mrs williams.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

Truth wears we'll. People have learned
that DeWitt's Little Early Risers are ra~ .
liable little pills for regulating the bow.
els, curing constipation and SICK head.
ache. They don't grippe. Edgar r. Haw-
ley, Newtown; s. q. Bull a %.
sandy Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Borsforri !:
b. Hawley q Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23
STANDING COMMITTEES.
rshal, q. ". Wright.

Chief marshal, q. ". Wright.
Secretary of horse department, R. S.
Tomlinson.
Booths and stands, W. M. Reynolds.
Music, Edward Taylor, Fl. G. Curtis.
Printing and advertising, P. q. Nc
earthly, G. G. Peck.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

When you call for DeWitL's Witch IA
eel Salve,. the great pile cure, don't ac-
cept anything else. Don't be talked ,nto
accepting substitute, for piles, far
sores, for burns. Il. n. Hawlav
Newtown; S. G. Bull &c Co.. sand,
Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Botsfnrd !.
3. Hawiey q Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

Brooklyn and may make arrangements to
spend the winter there and attend school
Miss Minnie Williams returned home,
Saturday, after visiting friends here for
a week.
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ing his mill buildings by having them
painted.
st John s Church.
ANNUAL HARVEST HOME SERVICE

ANNUAL HARVEST HOME SERVICE.
The eighth annual harvest home SER
vice at st Johns church will be held on
Fridayievening, September 80, at 7.3O
O'Clock. The harvest supper will be
served in Glover's hall from 5 till z
O'Clock. Tickets 20 cents. Full harvest
moon, September 20.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

a stubborn cough or tickling In the
throat yields to One Minute Cough Cure.
Harmless In effect, touches the right
spots reliable and just what ia wanted. II
acts at once. &c. r. Hawley. New
town; .. O. Bull e Co., SANDY
HOOK a. y. Brakeman, Botsford; s
Hawley . Co., s5tepneY.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

Experience teaches the value of
Hoods sarsaparilla. 1t is constantly
accomplishing wonderful cures and peo-
pie in all sections take it kr wing it will
do them good.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23
SPECIAL BARGAINS

In all departments are now being offered
oy the Northrop Publishing Co., 63 Fair
held avenue, Bridgeport. They are SELF
ing 25c Gems from the Operas for Sc, 81
20 ~ Vocal Scores of Operas for lOc, 25c
ioiios for Zoe; Soc folios for 25e, 81 fol-
los and instruction books for soc. An as
sortment Of sheet music for 5, 10. Is, 20
and Zoe copy. "'Twas in Bavans
Bay" and "Our Naval Heroes Marchn
TOT Zoe each, and 10 copies of music free
with each copy; 20 and IS pictures In
six inch bronze and gilt frames for 99c.
other bargains too numerous to mention
call and see for yourselves. A complete
snap shot or time camera outfit 81 $50.
it is handsomely finished In leather with
oiack rubber trimmings, achromatic lens.
universal focus. time and instantaneous
exposures. Ii consists OF six dry plates,
one bottle OF developer, box Of fixing
salts, six pieces Of printing-out paper.
printing frame. six card mounts and rub
Der developing trsys. all for 81 so. School
commences next month. Remember that
they buy and cell second hand school
books at 63 Fab field avenue, Bridrenort.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

In addition to the above the German
Amusement Co. of Boston will furnish
the following high class artists: The
world renowned tRenos, grotesque dan
GERS, pantomimists, acrobats, contor-
tionists and high kickers. The Largees
presenting the Roman ladders and Orien-
tai gymnastic novelty. The three Nor
ellos, Americas greatest acrobatic trio
and the world renowned Carlosa. king of
the ladder, performing all kinds of feats
on rungs of perpendicular ladder, The
society has gone to considerable expense
to engage this troupe but they were de-
termined to have the best artists that
could be obtained. They will perform on
a stage opposite the grand stand, giving
four acts each afternoon.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

The numerous buildings at the Hillside
Market farm Of L. G. Gilbert & Sons are
being frightened up by fresh coat of
paint. Mr. Bassett from New Haven lie
the Boss" painter assisted by Neal Gill
bert and J. M. Heating.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23
LADIES' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Mrs T. E. Platt, Mrs S. J. Botsford,
Miss Helen NJ, Beers, Mrs e. G. Curtis,
Mrs S. F. Schermerhorn,M Mrs L. A. Bald
win.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23
TROTTING HORSES.

Tuesday, September 81: Glass Al
purse 500. For horses never having
beaten 300. Mile heats, best 3 in s.
$50, $25, Sl5, $40.
Wednesday, September IS: Glass 48.
purse 800. For horses never having
beaten 2.40. Mile heats, best 3 in 5.
$50, $25, $l5, $40.
Glass 40, purse 5000. For horses never
beaten. %. Mile heats, best 3 in 5.
800, $50, $50, 500.
Thursday, September %: Class 80,
purse 800. For horses never having
beaten 2 so. Mile heats, best 3 in 5.
$50 $25, $l5, $40.
Class 81, purse $500 For horses never
having beaten 229. Mile heatq, best 3
in 5. 800, $50, $50, 500.
Glass 81, purse 800. For horses never
having beaten 2.25. Mile heats, best 3
in 5. $50, $25, SIS, $40.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

Mr. and Mrs j. r. Smith of Lake
George district are visiting at Chestnut
Land, New Milford.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

would be pleased to G u at the New.
town fair and have you see the National
separators.-[G. ID. Stevens, Agent.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

John F. Nolan returned to st Bona.
ventures college, Allegany, N. Y, to.
day to resume his course of studies.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23
LONG HILL AND VICINITY.

Mrs Fred Wheeler and sister, Miss
Bennett of Meriden, with Mrs Henry
Beardsley of Bridgeport, were calling on
relatives, Monday.
Mrs Erastns Bennett had q night
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

Andrew s. Adams has moved from
Frederick Chambers residence to his
new house on Great Ring.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

Mrs Ellen Gilbert Cooper of New Hay
en- is the guest of Mrs W. Fl. Glover.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

L would be pleased to G u ct the New
town fair and have you see the National
separators.-[G. ID. Stevens, Agent.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

Thomas Perkins is repairing 1. B. Good
sells house that was damaged by fire
some weeks ago.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

W. @. Minor, who has been an affable
and popular clerk at the store of r. H.
Beers Il Co leaves, this week, to accept
a position with the grocery firm of
Chaffee Brothers of Bridgeport. His
many friends wish him success in bis
new LAHORE.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

L would be pleased to G U at the New.
town fair and have you see the National
separators.-CG. D. Stevens, Agent.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

Dr. E. M. Smith lost his sorrel horse,
last week. The animal had pneumonia,
but seemed to be improving 1t ate its
dinner well, but on the next visit to the
stall it was found dead. 1t was one of
the Doctors most valuable horses.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

HOODS pills cure all liver ills. Mailed
Tor 70 cents by G. /. Hood & Co, Lowell.
Mass. - :" gas
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

would be pleased to c U at the New
town fair and have you see the National
Separators.-[G. D. Steyens, Agent. u
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

G. M. Sears has made and placed upon
his mill steam whistle. He is improv-
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

A progressive farmer residing in S. nth
ern NewtOwn has just finished haying.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

Rev o. @. Wright will
have charge of the Educational Depart
ment at the Newtown fair as heretofore
and will make free distribution of liter
allure which is published for the benefit
of the public, including school docu
ments, farmers bulletins from the exper.
iment stations, Humane Society publica-
tiOns, etc.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

Mrs Clarence V. Soule of Naugatuck
is passing few days with Mrs FL
Northrop.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

Miss Lucy Wright returned to Welles-
ley college, this week, for her Junior
year.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23
OFFICERS OF THE soc1ErY.-1898.

OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY.
President, Theron E. Plat.
Vice-president, Samuel j. Botsford.
Secretary, p. Fl. Mccarthy.
Treasurer, Fl. G. Curtis.
Directors; Theron E. Platt, c. G.
Peck, Fl. G. Curtis, Edward Taylor, S.
j. Botsford, H. W. Wright, P. Fl. Nc
earthly, r. C. Mitchell, c. B. Taylor,
John Schumacher, Fl. Fl. Peck.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

George Smith, the genial Woodbury.
cattle man, accompanied by Chester
Isham of Good Hill, Woodbury., was In
town on Tuesday, the guests of George
Winton. On Wednesday they went to
the Huntington fair.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER.

hAs Just received new and elegant back
grounds and accessories from new design a
especially adapted to the latest style OF picg
lures. All work OF the highest grade Of en-
cellence. ~ CA
IA MAIN ST, DERBY, CONN.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

II the weather should prove real stor-
my the fair will be held the last two
days of the week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

INTERESTING W. c. T. U. CONVENTION.
The woman's Christian Temperance
Union of Fairfield county held its semi
annual convention in the Congregational
church at Huntington on Wednesday, the
18th, tie president, Mrs C. T. Barnum
presiding. The convention was grand
success. All the unions in the county
were represented by delegates, except
two, making with the visitors large
audience. The morning session after
the regular order of business was ad-
dressed by Mrs c. 81. Fitzgerald on evan
| gelistic work, and greeted by several of
| the state officers in short addresses. At
ter bountiful collation. provided by the
ladies of the Huntington church, the
afterI DON session was called to order by
the president at lis p. NJ. A solo was
finely rendered by Miss S. P. Barnum.
Words Of welcome for the church were
given by Rev A. J. Park, and for the
Huntington union by Mrs Sarah Belts.
with response by Mrs e. Palmer of
Stamford. Delegates were appointed to
the national convention, after which a
fine paper on the responsibility of young
ladies for success Of temperance, prepared
by Miss Agnes DeHarte of Bridgeport
was presented, also one on the responsi-
bility of teachers of public schools, bv
s. FL. Barnum. The county banner was
won by the Huntir g5on union for having
the largest per cent of increase in new
members. Rev W. o. Berckman of New
Fairfield gave very forcible and inter-
esting address on Modern trilogy," and
the session was concluded bya children's
meeting conducted by Mrs G. c. Plat of
Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23
TERMS OF ADMISSION.

Single admission, each day, 25c.
Four admission tickets with entry
check (for stock, 81.
Children under u years, 15c.
Teams, 25c.
Entry check not good for admission.
Positively no money received at the
gate.
No return checks given at the gate.
Every pair of cattle exhibited will be
entitled to one free admission.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23
Her Rosy Cheeks

Game by Taking Hoods sarsapa-
rIIIa Liver Trouble and Loss Of
Appetite Cured by Hoods.
al had pain between my shoulders
and did not have any appetite. I took
Hoods sarsaparilIa and it relieved the
pain and gave me an appetite. After hav-
ing the grip was in poor health, but @
few bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparilla COM
pletely restored me. My sisters little
girl had liver trouble, and at one time she
was not expected to live. They began
giving her Hoods sarsaparina and now
she is well and strong and has rosy cheeks
which she did not have before taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla." MISS SUSAN A,
BUTTON, Thompson, Conn.
Wonderful cures OF Scyofuls. Salt
Rheum, Ulcers, Sores, Eruptions, Dyspep-
sia, and other diseases, prove the great
curative, blood purifying powers OF
OOd's sa ns;';',
The best - IN fact the One True Blood Purifier.
sc w~~uw are tha host altar 1tDrAr
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

GA To7EA
Bsarsths The Kind You Have Always BauEtt
Ass Z &<HzzzsZs<
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

Miss Elsie Hall OR New Milford has
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER TwENTY-sIx.
Exhibits to be be entered on the secre-
tary's books and arranged as far as pos
sIble this day.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER TWENTY-sEvEN.
Exhibition of cattle, sheep, swine and
poultry. Entries in all the above classes
must be made before 10 am, Tuesday.
Grand exhibitpp( of oxen and deco
rated carts, pm.
Trotting, 3 90 class, pm.
Peg race, free for all, 2 3Op.m.
Draught contest, classes q to 20, 3
pm.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER TWENTY EIGHT.
Trotting, 2.4O class, pm.
Peg race, l.l5 pm.
Trotting, ? % class, l 30 pm.
Umbrella race, pm.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER TwENrY-N1NE.
Trotting, $50 class, pm.
Peg race, 1.15 pm.
Trotting, 2 30 class, 100 pm.
Trotting, 233 class, 3. pm.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-09-23
Fairfield COUNTY,
EASTON.
BAPTIST CHURCH AFFAIRS.

Rev Mr. Curtis OF Sport Hill preached
I'D the Baptist church, Sunday, the 18th,
in exchange with Rev w. M. Weeks.
Those of the children of the Mission
Band of the Baptist church who were
unable TO be present at the annual OPEN
ing OF the children's mite boxes on Sep
TENDER Is, can hand their contributions
to the president, Mrs G. S.Powell. at
their convenience.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-06
Making the Most of Life.

To make every day count, one must
have faith in the everyday possibili-
ties of life. One Of the reasons for the
long torpid seasons which afiict so
many lives is the prevalence Of the idea
that the supply Of active life dealt out
to each man is too small to cover the
allotted period, and that, therefore, one
must be content merely to breathe q
good part Of the time. To many a
man life is faithfully represented by
the old-fashioned corn-mill on the lit
tie mountain stream, with a wheel so
large and water supply 80 small
that, after grinding few hours, it
must be shut down for an indefinite
period to wait for more power. Moth
ing could be farther from the. Scriptural
idea. II we would do our best every
day, it is not necessary for us to believe
that one day may be as fruitful as an
other; but we ought to believe that in
the days which have been allotted to us
there are no blanks. Sunday School
Times.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-06
Curious Application of x-Rays.

A use for the detective powers of the
X-ray has been found in the silk in.
dustry. Silk cocoons are divided into
two classes, one called masculine
and the other feminine according as
they yield a greater number of male OF
female eggs. The male cocoons are the
richer in silk, but hitherto the only
way to distinguish them has been by
weight, the female cocoons being the
heavier. Now, it is said, a simpler and
surer test is furnished by the X-ray
because one end of the female cocoon
is far less transparent to the ray than
is the male cocoon on account of 9
greater accumulation of mineral salts
in the eggs.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-06
Nothing Is New.

When the dying Emperor Frederick
said to his son. the present kaiser:
''Lerne au lieden ohne zu kiagen!"
(''Learn to suffer without complain
ing,'D it was thought that he had en-
riched our Christian philosophy with a
fresh maxim. But it would appear that
he was only repeating the words of the
French poet, Alfred de Vigny, who, as
quoted the other day at the Academy
by Nj. Hanotaux, with reference to Nj.
Challemel-Lacour, wrote: 'Seuffre ct
meurs sans parler." 1t is so hard to
invent a new phrase at this hour OF the
worlds clock.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-06
A CLOSE CALL.
sip ana Tuck Between the Miners and
tho Mountain Lion,

Nip and Tuck Between the Miners and
the Mountain Lion.
A number of sportsmen were re-
Gently talking over the good times they
had had duck shooting last fall, when
the conversation turned on hunting
big game in the west. Some thrilling
adventure was related by every one in
the group but an elderly man, and he
in turn was asked for story, says
the Washington Star. II don't sup
pose," began the silent man, "that any
of you young fellows ever ran across a
mountain lion, as they are becoming
rather scarce now in the west. But
early in the SOS, when first went to
Colorado to hunt for gold, these ami
mails were quite numerous. recall
on one occasion having little adven-
ture with lion that almost scared me
out of my wits. With partner was
working claim in the mountains near
Ouray, and one day before the very
cold weather of the winter set in we
both went to town to get some supplies,
leaving our little cabin on the noun
tain side alone. 1t came on to snow so
hard soon after we arrived in Ouray
that we did not get a chance to return
to our claim for three days. On our re-
turn journey we noticed as we were
climbing the hills the tracks of a noun
tain lion leading to our cabin. Present.
ly, however, as We got nearer and near
er to our little home, we lost the track
of the animal, and the sight of an open
window, which had been carefully
closed on our departure for town, caus-
ed us to forget all about the lion and
its presence. Well, had reached the
window and was just about to put my
head into the apartment when there
came terrible growl and the next in
staat great yellow body sprang
through the opening right on my back,
its claws catching my buckskin coat
and ripping it open to the waist, turn
ing me completely over and into the
| snow. My partner took the dangerous
situation in at a glance and whipped
out his gun. Then the Internal lion
turned on him, making fearful leap
ir his direction. Before he could fire
the Infatuated beast was upon him and,
Selling him by the slack of his coat,
shook him as though he were but a
rat. I was on my feet by this time,
and, drawing my revolver, sneaked
up and put bullet right through his
head. The animal groaned and fell
back dead and my partner drew his
breath freely once more. 1t was close
call. but neither of us was hurt. and
the lions skin in another week was
serving as rug at the foot of my
bunk"