The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-04-05

"Good!" said Holstein 1.-The nearer
the better -
The two sportsmen overlook the bear
and his master by the river side near
the Samson bridge. He was n fine, larg
Bear. and he whined and moaned ms lie
went along. for he was very hungry.
II wouldn't have him fed at his
usual time. explained Arnheim, DE
cause he must eat large meal in the
lar anu fall asleep there. otherwise he
might not remain
Good again." said Holstein "You
are genius. Arnheim.
Ihe wood. scarcely half Il mile from
the outskirts of the town. suited admir-
ably In the middle of it was a SPOT in
winch two or three trees had fallen
over one another. Here Arnheim deftly
dug in the snow large hole, rooted
by the chaos of broken branches and
backed by the uprooted trunk Of one of
the pines-just such spot as bear
would choose for his winter house Into
this den huge supply Of food was
placed ready for bruin use; the snow
was carefully piled and hardened at the
sides. and the berloga was ready
stop; we must have the chain off,
said Holstein 'Did you think of bring.
ing a file. Arnlleim?
Arnheim had file. but though the
bear was glad enough to have the chain
removed he absolutely refused to allow
even his master to file away the ring ut
his nose. growing very angry and saw
age over the mattcr-so much so, in
deed. that it waa judged advisable to
desist for the present
II can do anything with him when
he's full. +" explained Ivan. his keeper,
"but he's apt to bo savage when his
stonach's empty
80 the bear was fed, entering prompt
~ and kindly into the wishes OF those
present by climbing straightway into
the berloga and starting with q grunt
OF lncrcdulous JOY to demolish the pro-
visions as though he had not seen food
fer n week.
''Stay with him. Ivan" said Arm
helm, land use the file when he is in a
good temper. We shall be here at 0 to-
morrow If all is we'll then. you shall
have your money down.
In the morning coon after 8, the czar
having ascertained that the bears den
had been found and all arrangements
made and having assured himself fur
thcr that the animal was a single gen
tleman or possibly a single lady-but,
at any rate. not married lady with q
family-started upon his sporting en-
terprise. determined. but somewhat
nervous
Arnhcim was shocked and alarmed
to find. on arrival at the berloga, that
though Ivan. the bear keeper. was pres
ent. he was very drunk. SO much so
that it was impossible to get any sort
of conversation out of him
With the czar stood Arnheim and
Won Holstein, each holding two extra
guns-single barrels. of course, and of q
type in use just 100 years ago. for the
emperor was Paul. father of Nicholas l.
and the date about 1900
Two other men stood by with bear
spears. wicked looking weapons of stout
ash. with double edged steel blades of Il
murderous sharpness and thickness
There were even couple of horses
tethered to two trees close by. in case
Of accidents, the czar having explained
that he desired horses in order that the
bear might be followed up quickly
should he escape. though there were
those who believed that his majesty in
tended the animals for another purpose
Ivan. the bear keeper. remained close
to the lair. armed only with the stick
with which ho was accustomed to dom.
mate his dancing friend
ssWhn 10 that Ypon 2'' ocl-aT bo ooor
"And why does he stand 20 near the
berloga and grin in that foolish man
ner3 Is he drunk?''
''He is the peasant who found the
berloga. explained Arnheim. ''It will
be his duty to start the bear when your
majesty is ready. It is dangerous
duty. and he is no doubt little drunk.
1T is often necessary in big game shoot
ing to produce artificial courage in
those who occupy dangerous positions
''Goodl" said the czar s'He is a
brave man. Stayi 1. too. will take a
glass of vodkal Now he continued.
having refreshed the inner czar. .I am
ready Stand prepared. you two, Arm
helm and Won Holstein. Stayi Are you
certain this is single bear and not
she bear with cubs9 III must remem.
Der my responsibility to the state. It is
useless to run needless risks
Ivan is certain said Holstein.
He actually saw the creature enter
the dem
''Yes. but it may have given birth to
cubs since then. said Paul. looking
very pale and anxious "Here. you.
Ivan. he continued. care you sure
this is male bear and not dam with
cubs2'
Ivan smiied inanalu hnt uaru n1aoa.