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INDEPENDENCE TO RACE.

BOSTON, May 25-The yacht indie
pendence will participate in the trial
races against the Constitution under the
flag of the New York Yacht club, the
removed this afternoon. Mr.. Lawson
pledges his best efforts to make the con-
test for the selection of the cup defender
good one He will charter an inter
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26
CHICAGO'S ERRATIC sHORTSTOP
LOSES A GAME TO ATHLETICS
AND THEN WINS 1T BACK 81
SEVEN ERRORS BY DETROIT
Responsible for Senator's Winning
baltimore Team Loses at Mil
waukee and Boston Wins
at CIeve1end
American League.

CHICAGO, May 25.-Shugart was the
principal factor in today's game Three
misplays by him in the third gave the
visitors all of their runs, and by time
ly single. in the ninth, after two outs,
and Lajoie's fielding were the features
Of the visitors play. Katoll had the Wis
itors at his mercy all the time. The field
ing of Hoy and Mertes was also note
worthy. Attendance, 2,20O Score:
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not making the change before this. Co
| gan played a star game.
Midget" Higgins is the real thing
! now. Manager Ryan tried hard to take
| the glory away from him. but the St.
| Joe people would not consent. 1t is not
| improbable now that they wish they had
not been so insistent.
billiard seems to have lost his batting
eye. In the last four games he has been
| up twelve times, and has secured but
one safe hit. His percentage of 1856 WI
not last long at this rate. 1t is to be
hoped that this is only a temporary
| streak
| Crooks is coming to the front with the
! STICK in great shape. In the first five
| games at home he was able to connect
! safely but once, but in the last two he
| has been up eight times and has-swatted
! the ball for five beauties. He will soon
be over the 800 mark at this rate.
Breitensten. the German twirler who
was the mainstay of the st. Louis pitch
! ing staff at one time, going from there
| to Cincinnati, and once one of the IA
nous pitchers of the National has been
signed by st. Paul. Breitenstein IS
about all through as a twirler. but he
IS still a ball player and will strengthen
the local team.
Andrews has already been released.
and. with the coming of Breitenstein. 1t
IS probable that Parker'S name will also
disappear from the payroll. Either
/ Breitenstein or Cogan will take the sun
field unless Ryan decides to go over there
himself and put one of the new men
in left. This is move that the fans
would like to see.
Check, who has made a great record
in the Wisconsin university games, has
been signed and will join the team at
the close of the college year. With the
addition of Check the pitching staff of
the St. Paul team will be materially
strengthened. and will be one of the very
best in the Western league.
MINNEAPOLIS BEATEN.
fo i,- haired vo,1ner mar, answering TO
the name of Wolfe performed on the
rubber for the visiting team yesterday
and through his fruitful efforts the sec
ond game of the series with the top
notchers resulted in defeat for the
Millers. 1t was a case of too much
Wolfe from beginning to end. and the
two TALES credited to BealPs men was
all the Millers were entitled to. With
the exception of the second round the
locals were absolutely at the big Ger
mans mercy But six singles were Sc
cured off his delivery, one of which be-
ing made at opportune periods. and
counting for naught. The score:
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CASEY NOT AT THE BAT.

DETROIT, May 25.-The seven errors
made by Detroit today tell why the To-
Gals lost the opening game of the first
series with Washington. The absence of
Capt. Casey, who was severely bitten
this morning in the right hand by dog.
crippled Detroit. Casey will be out Of
catches by Foster robbed Detroit IF sew u
eral hits. Score: - 'eN-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26
winona wins Track Meet

La. CROSSE, Wis, May 25.-(special)-
In the field day mee- to-day between La
Crosse and Winona high schools, Winona
a score of rs to 42. Cole, of La Crosse
took first in the 129-yard hurdles: time
II 1-5. In polelvault Winona took the en-
tire event; also hammer throw; score Sc
1eet; Cole, of La Crosse, won the 22O-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26

*Two out when running run was made
Left on bases, Chicago 10, Philadelphia
.; two-base hits, Mcfarland, Shugart,
Hoy, Hartman, Geier, Seybold; sacrifice
hits, Stuttgart, Katoll. Powers: stolen
bases Isbell, Mcfarland, Sullivan 2.
Cross, Doian; struck out, by Katol /, bv
Piatt l; bases on balls, off Katoll / off
P1att l; time, 1:45; umpire. Mannassau-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26
SNAP FOR MILLIONAIRES.

-Hulen's aggregation has found a snap
in Des Moines. Lack Of team work and
inability to hit the ball are responsible
for Des Moines' present condition. Gas
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26
Hillsboro Reatcn =, Ea.

FARGO, N, D. May .25.-(spec,al,-
Hillsboro's State League baseball fa5 -,
was defeated here this morning nv fhe
AGRICULTURAL college, and this afternoon
by Fargo league team. i''0ii
Go Fishing on 500 Line
Decoration day. Low excursion ro+o.
Particulars at ticket office. 379 Robert
street. 'o''Fit
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off Frisk 8, off Lee 3; first on errors, De-
t troit Washington a; left on bases, De
Frisk 3, by Lee 1; double play, Elberfeld
to Dillon; time, 200; umpire, Sheridan;
attendance 4 244
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26
BRE,WERse BEAT BIRDs

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, May 25-Reidy
pitched a steady game, and with the
brilliant support accorded him won east
poorly supported. The fielding Of Con-
roy, Gilbert and Friel were the features
The cold weather kept the attendance
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26

Earned runs, Detroit 8. Washington o:
Frisk; sacrifice hits, Everett Coneblir.
stolen bases. Barrett, Elberfeld, Farrell
Quinn, Foster, Coughlin; first on balls
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26
Won hx uIinnia

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Nav Ok
MISREPRESENTATION dual meet was
Won by Illinois with 60 points; Northwes-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26
Last of VaIkyrie III

GLASGOW, May 25.-The yalkyrie III
Lord Dunraven's defeated yacht in the
americas contest in 1895, which is living
Monday next.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26
ONE GAME IN NATIONAL
PITTSBURG POUNDED KID NICHOLS
FOR A TOTAL OF FIT
TEEN HITS
National League.

Nichols at will today and won easily.
Demont scored Bostons only tally on
two errors by Leach and a steal Run
ming catches by Long and Wagner were
features. Attendance 1000 Score
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26
OMAHA BEATS DENVER.

OMAHA, Neb.. May SUSCEPTIBILITY
superior batting Omaha won from Den
yer an otherwise featureless game. Cold
weather prevented snappy play, and the
game Jagged throughout Score:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26

The Minneapolis Iron Store company's
defeated the Nicols, Dean & Gregg com
pany by score Of 10 to 16 Kirk and
Duff were the battery for Nieols, Dean
& Gregg, while Aubart, Blake and Spicer
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26
Des Nome

Two-base hits, Thiel, OLeary, Hemp
hill 2, Hollingsworth 2, Law; double
pays pays tbippert to CGnWe: McNieker to
CASTOR 5; hit by pitched bait, by CASTOR
l; struck out. by Glade 4, by Castor 7;
time of game, lao; attendance, 1900; UNI
pire PODkaV
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26

I regard my OUllD OUF[E ds mOTo
valuable than life insurance policy.
It rot only cures colds in the head,
colds in the lungs, colds In the bones,
but it wards off dangerous diseases
such as grippe, diphtheria, pneumo-
MIA, and consumption.-T1UNYON.
Munyon's Rheumatism Cure seldom fails 70 relieve
in one TO three hours, sad cures in few days.
Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure positively cures all
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Munyon's Cough Cure stops coughs, night sweats,
allays soreness and speedily heals the lungs.
Munyon's Kidney Cure quickly cures pains In tho
back oins or groins, and all formsof kidney disease
Munyon Observation-Disclosures erSto weak raen.
al the cures are IS cents, at any drug store. ,
Munyon's Guide to Health should bs in tho
hands of every mother. IL will help them 10 know
the symptoms Of every disease and tell them the
proper treatment. Sent free TO any address.
Munyon. New York and Philadelphia.
MUNYON'S INHALER CURES CATARRH.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26
Memorial Day Excprs;or.

10 the famous fishing points along the
200 Line. Low rates. Ticket office SIG
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26

c ct,Mo out when winning run was made.
wood 2; bases on balls, off Thomas !
OF underwood 5; hit by pitched hall
Sogan, Honeyman first base. on errors ls'
e. P PauI z p St Joseph Q; left on bases.
Crooks to Werden; sacrifice hits Ppa sin
Huggins. Hall, Davis, Rebsamen. mn u n,
pre-. Messner; attendance. LOCO: time
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26
DIAMOND DUST

Cosan replaced Parker in the sun fed
yesterday and his work demonstrate
that the management has been lame IN
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26

9; two-base hit, Robinson home run
Donlin; base on balls off Reidy 2, off
Howell 2; sacrifice hits, Seymour, Foutz;
stolen bases, Anderson Conroy 2, Sey-
mour; wild pitch, Reidy; struck out. by
Reidy 8, by Howell 3; double plays Gil
bert to Conroy to Anderson, Burke to
Gilbert to Anderson; left on bases, Mil
Waukee Z, Baltimore g. umpire Haskell;
attendance, 1000; time, 1:5O.
CLEVELAND BLANKED.
CLEVELAND, O., May 25.-Cleveland
could not hit Lewis today and received
their first shut-out of the season. Bos-
ton punched their hits in the first three
innings, winning the game The game
was started in a snow storm Score:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26
NATIONAL REPORTERS WHIST.
e. A. Oakley Wins First Place in the
individual Contests

The final game OF the Individual score
Tournament Of the National Reporter
Whist club was played at the West club
rooms last night, the finish being close
and exciting. E. A. Oakley won first
place and prize, with 1871 points above
average, in the eight evenings play, and
Haiicek took second prize, with 49,
points to the good. These two were
followed by Mcdonald and Weters.
third and fourth. In the evening s play
Oakley and w. L. Strong won the weekly
high score badges, with a score Of l6}
points. Following are the scores and
players:
NORTH and South
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-26
FANS GIVE H1M OVATION
Saints Win Second Game in Series
With st. Joseph in Sensational
Finish-ThOmas Pitches
Good Game.
Western League.
GAMES TODAY.

ST. Joseph at St. Paul.
Kansas City az Minneapolis.
Denver at Omaha
Colorado Springs at Des Moines.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26
Cummins Sunk.

The steamer Cummins, plying
between this place and Danville,
was sunk Friday morning just as
she steamed around the bend at
the meath of Beech creek, three
miles d low Clifton. The wind
was blowing heavy gale and as
she was making the short turn
caught her stern and blew it
against a stump making a hole
sufficient to let her sink in a few
minutes. Everything was saved
in the way of freight and furni
ture and no one was injured eX-
cept the second engineer, who
sprained his ankle in leaping from
the roof.
The boat will probably be a
total loss as she went down on IA
steep bank in twenty feet of wa
ter.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26
He Kept His Leg.

Twelve years ago j. W. Sulli.
van, of Hartford, Conn, scratched
his leg with rusty wire. In.
aanation and blood poisonin g set
in. For two years he suffered
intensely. Then the best doctors
urged ampu;ation, but he writes,
II used one bottle of Electric
Bitters and l IL boxes of Buck
LENS Arnica Salve and my leg
was sound and well as ever"
ForEruption, eczema, letter, salt
henm sores and all blood
disorders Electric Bitters has no
dival on earth. Try them j. X.
+ arrow will guarantee saisfac.
iBon or refund money. Only 90
ents.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26
A Great Newspaper.

The Sunday edition of the st.
Louis Republic is a marvel OF
modern newspaper enterp rise.
The organization of the news SER
vice is worldwide, complete in
every department; in fact, SUI
perior to that OF any other news.
paper.
The magazine section is illus.
trated in daintily tinted colors
and spendid halr.toned pictures.
This section contains more than
any of the monthly magazines.
The fashions illustrated in natur-
al colors are especially valuable
to the ladies.
The cOlored comic section is a
genuine laugh-maker. The funny
cartoons are by the best artists.
The humorous stories are high
class, by authors Of national rep
ntatioD.
Sheet music, a high class, pop
ular song, is furnished free every
Sunday in the Republic.
The price of the Sunday Re.
public by mail one year is $500.
For sale by all news dealers.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26
The Best Blood Purifier.

The blood is constantly being
purified by the lungs, liver and
kidneys. Keep those organs in a
healthy condition and the bowels
regular and you will have no
ueed of blood purifier. For
this purpose there is nothing
equal to Chamberlam's Stomach
and Liver Tablets, one disc of
them will do you more good than
a dollar bottle OF the best blood
purifier. Price Zoe. Sample free
at j. X. Barlow's drug store.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26
You Can't Lose Flesh or Apetitpe

Farmer City, H., Dec. 20, 1900
Peysin Syrup Co.,..Monticello, I'll.
Gentlemen:-My seven months
old baby was troubled "a great
pal with his stomach and bowels.
/ bad tried numerous remedies
With no success until the baby
lost much flesh and was in very
poor health. 4 friend recon.
mended DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup
Pepsin. ! procured a 10c bottle
HUBS drug store and gave the
contents TO the baby according
to directions, after which there
was a decided improvement ia
bis condition. Have been giving
him Dr.. CaldwelPs Syrup pepsin
for about u month with very sat.
isfactory results HIS stomach and
bowels being in a good healthy
condition and his former weight
regained.
Very truly yours,
Allie Jackson.
Sold by j. X. Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26
Western Rates Reduced

Greatly reduced one-way rates
will be in effect from Chicago via
the Wisconsin Centeral Railway
to points in Minnesota, North
Dakota, Montana, Idaho Oregon,
Washington, British Columbia
each Tuesday, commencing Feb
nary 10Th and continuing until
April 30th.
For detailed information in
quire of nearest ticket agent, or
address.
T. d. Campbell, D. P. A. w. @.
Ry., AZ Carew Building, Cincin.
att, o., or JAS. @. Pond, Gen'l
Passenger Agent, Milwaukee,
Wis.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26

The st. Louis Republic sug.
gests that if President Mckinley
wonld so improve the opportunity
aSto arrange The itinerary of his
return trip from the South and
Pacific Coast in a manner permit.
ting him 10 visit St. Louis and
dedicate the Worlds Fair grounds
before resumng his duties in
Washington, his action would be
keenly appreciated by the people
OF the Worlds Fair City.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26

Some time during the fall 49,.
900 homes will be open for set
Element in Oklahoma. There will
probably be one hundred appl'
cants for each home and many
times more than the worth Of the
land will be spent by the uulucky
ones.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26

Senator Eldridge, of Shelby.
created q sen SatiOn in the Senate
by accusing james a. Harris, OK.
Comptroller o the State rs having
offered TO bride him. An investi-
CATION was ordered which brought
out the probable fact that Harris
did MT offer to bride Eldrilge,
but that A. s. McD,wrll, u can.
di'ae fer assistant clc,k, did
bride Eldridge 20 vote for lin.
A trial was ordered but Eldridgp
left the State.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26
Set Free.

1 hereby this day set my son
w. r. Tidwell, free to be his own
man to make contracts and abide
by the same. And urther notify
the public in general that will
no longer be responsible for
either his acts, or contracts. This
april 3 1901 Il. NJ. Tidwell.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26
Delinquent Taxes.

Trustee Newman was here
Monday making preparations to
put out the delinquent taxes tho
first of next month. He has
made good collections and says
the delinquent list will not be
half so much as it was last year.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26

~ had piles so bad l could get
no rest nor find a cure until | tried
DeWitps Witch HazelSalve. After
using it once, l forgot l ever had
anything like piles."- @. Boice,
Somers Point, N. Y. Look out for
limitations. Be sure you ask for
DeWitt's j X Barlow
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26

The bill giving local option to
incorporated towns of 1000 pop
ulation, or gives those towns that
fa'led to have their charters
abolished, can, under this law, get
rid of the saloons if they want
them out.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26

An old Confederate cannon
u ,ed in the naval battle before
Memphis during the civil war will
be used in firing a salute to Pres
ident Mckinley upon his arrival.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26

The robber robbed was plainly
illustrated in Memphis a few days
ago when a gambling house was
robbed OF $4,000
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26

The cold wind of last week
found its way into our inermost
parts and made us hunt the fire.
1t also had a bad effect on grow.
ing crops.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26

The Texas oil fever is high.
Over S4O,0OO.000 have been in.
vested. One 4.acre lot sold for
$4,000.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26

Theo. F. King was elected by
the General Assembly as Comp.
troller of the State.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26

Agulnaldo has issued an adj
dress 10 The Filipino people in
which he urges a graceful &C.
ceptallce Of American sover-
eignity.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26

A dog law was fually enacted
by the General Assembly but its
provisions are such that 1t will
have no effect on the number of
ours.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26

The steamer Clyde has arranged
to run in the Sava nnah and
Danville trade until another boat
can be secured.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26

East Tennessee had a snow
fall of from two to three feet
Saturday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26

If rich, the man who is u little
queer is called eccentric; If poor,
lie 10 simply called n crank.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26
News Gathered.
Continued from page /.

Continued from page J..
evil with all it's train of sorrow,
sadness and woe.
We undertook to have a music.
al entertainment at our place
Saturday night but soon after the
entertainment began a crowd of
boys came in with a lot % still.
house goods and causC1 much
annoyance and distateHd the
pleasant entertainment IS pro.
family, vulgarity andtBots terous
noise. They were Fl AZ. topped
by officers. drsina
Coz the 5sER.
ism OF
cnre.(
ches
poes. swollet
~ noisel
Mrs. Lucinda i eaislyI 10 are
sorry to say, is no, p. 8. b.
Sam Watson, VIII ~ p;ch ma with
hin family from f,nan. fre,. last
week, has bought Balm Co., pks'
farm but will not atronble. nnyion
for some time. 'iven.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26
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The best prescription for malaria

Chills and fever is u bottle o
Groves Tasllcss Chill Tonic. If
is simply iron and quinine in a
tasteless form. No cure-no pay.
Price soc.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26
ia % X. @ R K a.
Bears Aha J, The Kind You Have Always Bought
's, ., Mzz7zzzw

A merciless food is sweeping
down the Ohio river.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-04-26
Notice.

The week commencing with the
Bird Monday Of each month will
spend at Saltillo and Clifton, the
remainder of my time at Savannah.
r.. @. WILLIAMS. Dentist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-09-26
The pan-Anerican Exposition, Buff
falc, N. Y, May list to
Nov. list, 1901.

On April 30, and daily thereafter, the
Chicago Great Western Railway will sell
through excursion tickets to buffalo,
good TO return within Is days at fare
and oDe.third for the round trip.
A special limited rate will be made of
one fare plus $l.OO for the round trip.
Tickets will lie good leaving Buffalo at
midnight of the 10th day thereafter in
Guiding the day of sale.
The lowest rate will always be in force
on the Chicago Great Western Railway,
and Its equipment and accommodations
are unsurpassed.
The Company has issued neat illus.
trated folder, giving a map of Buffalo
and of the Exposition Grounds; list OF
hotels; time card Of its trains and thei,
Eastern connections, and much Other
information.
For full information and Pan.Amerj.
can Folders, address any Great Western
Agent, or J. p. Elmer, General passen.
ger Agent, ll3 Adams ST.. Chicago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-09-26
H WAS GENERAu.cnr,sak>s Joxn..

a. t. s-
lIs Raid tie Fill ana. Had. q Right to
LsuEh.
ITO most people the, late Genera:
George Crook, the Indian fighter, was
solemn man, but he loved practical
Joke" said Colonel Joe" Her. Back
in the 70s, soon after he was; made a
brigadier general and. stationed a.
Omaha, General Crook organizen Wild
cat hunting party among a, LOT of us.
and one moonlight night we, started
across the prairie from Omaha, to the
fort. The plan was to sleep at. the forI
and at daylight start for. the wildcats
After we were all fast, asleep General
Crook came down stairss withmEt any
shoes; On and took from) our riffs the
BALL cartridges, replacing, them. witD
blanks. On the way to,thes woNfs the
Denerali Indicated the ordergina which he
wished IFS to fire on the first wi..'eat in
CASE We should tree the beast. We had
hardly reached the woodss befors Cen
eral Crcnk rose in his saddle and. said:
BY thunder, boys, here's, q ca;
right in the crotch of that fir! Drop
off your wagon and bag him.''
eve were Oh the ground in q twink
ling and in less time than it. t. l1es to
tell it We were blazing away at y mon
strous big wildcat which was hugging
the limb of the tree. The cat ncT:>e STIR
red as the successive shots were fired
and the hunters looked at one. another
with iopen-mouthed astonishment. We
looked around for General CroJla and
found him behind a stump !aughing
away to beat the band At. aage it
flashed IN us that we had been roaXed
The general had Just Strengthened up
and was beginning to explain tag joke
when the driver. hired man at the
fort, pulled from under blankes i'm the
wagon double-barreledl shotgun
loaded with buckshot. The, general
didn't see him fire, but he,turnedi around
Just in time to see tufts Of fur and hair
sy Nom the wildcat as it. dropped from
~ tree.
,~N4Off went the general into, another f.
o2 laughter. but this time the laugh was
on himself, for the hired, n1.:n had
poured both charges OF buckshnt INTO
beautifully stuffed wildcat, completely
running it, and the general subsequently
paid the saioonkceper from VIII m he
had borrowed it about $15. AL thar
Crook said was:
Boys, it was worth hundred dol
lars apiece to see five good mar>smen
miss a wildcat in broad daylight ar
thirty PAGES New York Tribi;se.