The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-13
Chronicle-Telegraph

The Pittsburg Chrohlcle
says:
A chase after the wild boar, amid the
rugged peaks of the mountains OF Ha-
vail surrounded by the perils which
attend the hunting of this savage
beast. is an event which, as may easi-
l1v he imagined, would try the mettle
of the most seasoned sportsman. This
however, was only ore of many inter-
esting experiences enjoyed by w. A
HARRISON, of Allegheny, who returned
recently from a two months trip
through the important group of islands
which within the last few years has
become a part of the territory of the
United States.
Mr.. HARRISON accompanied his faith
er and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. S. z.
Harrison, in a trip through the islands,
a number of residents of this neighbor-
hood being met during the tour The
party left San Francisco on March IL,
and arrived at the Golden Gate on the
return trip on May Is, after trip full
of interest.
Mr.. HARRISON brought with him
number of trophies, including tusks
from a boar, such as that which was
| killed during the hunt which was IN
dulged in on the trip through the ISL
ands of Hawaii. The wild boar hunt
took place during the ascent Of Mauna
Kea, the highest mountain peak on
the islands, rising to a height of 1926
feet above the sea level This is one
| of the numerous volcanoes on the ISL
ands the crater being extinct, however,
at the present day. The start was
made from the little town of Waimea,
at which place is situated the cattle
ranch of Col. Samuel Parker, former
minister of the Hawaiian queen. At this
ranch are about 10000 head of cattle.
of which perhaps 5000 are wild.
Procuring horses, the Pittsburgher
set out on his journey. accompanied by
native guide. William Lindsay, and
the guides 13-year-old son. Mr.. Har-
bison was armed with a rife and the
WIFI Il ltdlHtT SuCH DIS -
used in catching the boar. AT the
height of 1000 feet on the mountain the
little party reached an outlying ranch
house. occupied by one of the cowboys
sourian, Sproat by name, who looks
after the thirty miles of fences belong
ing to the ranch. The party set out
from here on the track of the boar,
from his lair. a Notwithstanding ami
NAL, with the razor back peculiar to
the wild species of boar, was finally
driven out and a warm chase began
over gulleys and rocks.
The animal finally was brought to |
bay and made dash first for the dogs
and then at the riders. The guide, |
Lindsay, lassoed the animal, throwing |
boar, after which the captor rode away |
to a distance where he could control |
the movements of the animal, which |
was trying to make it's escape. Mr.. |
trip and spent some time in trying to
get a picture of the animal which had
been captured, but did not have entire
the picture which was obtained
mass on the ground, the guides on
horseback holding the animal by means
Of the ropes with which it was secured
Mr.. HARRISON was not inclined to
being informed that meat vas needed
1t the camp did so and the guides haul
I'd the carcass a distance OF about a
nile to the camp. The guide informed
he hunter afterward that he was
afraid that the animal would make it's
.scape while the attempt was being
made to get a picture, and showed a
;ash which had been made by a boar
m the occasion of a former hunt Sew
raj other members of the boar species
we're run down by the hunters during
he day spent in the hunt and Mr. Har-
ison said that it was rather exciting
he mountain, keeping the boar in
light, but at such a distance as to in
ure safety. The animals are very
icious and when they attack a horse
nd rider great care has to be taken
hat they do not get a chance to use
heir tusks.
Mr.. HARRISON spoke Of rs great
lumber of animals which are seen run
ing wild about the islands. This is
for by the fact that the ami
halls are not dependent upon man for
ustenance and live at large on the
egetation with which the sides of the
are covered.
Wild horses were seen by the party
n its travels at n distance of 10000
set above the sea level and a mile