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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-02-24

stalked the most terrible and awe in
spring object have ever seen in my
life. It was Skobeleff, whom | knew
well, but had TO look twice before
recognized him
Ills smart generals uniform was
torn into shreds and stained with
blood and gunpowder from head to
foot His sword, which he held in his
hand, was simply smothered in blood,
and great drops Of it fell on the floor
Of tho tent as he greeted me.
There was terrible cash across
the top of his forehead. and his eyes
still blazed with the fierce excitement
Of the hand-to-hand fight which he had
lust had with hundreds of Turks.
while he stood there telling me
about tho battle, his favorlte Captain
Kouropatkin. came up and called him
away to decide about the disposition
Of some of the prisoners. Kouropat.
kin looked even more like a god of
war fresh from the scene of carnage.
"He was bleeding from half dozen
wounds. but he stood as steady as q
rock when he saluted Skobeleff The
latter suggested that he had better go
into the hospital. but he curtly re-
piled:
mo, general. There is work to be
done"
81 heard sfterward that Skobeleff
and Kouropatkin had fought side by
side throughout that bloody day. and
had slain the Turks literally by doz.
ems. Their exploits formed the theme
Of many a story told beside the camp.
fires of both armies throughout the
campaign"
Capt KouropatRn, who was the
right-hand man of Skobeleff all
through the Russo.Turkish war, as
well as in the fight at Plevna, is now
Gen. Kouropatkin. the cars minister
OF war and the most noted of all the
Russian fighting men.
Kouropatkn became the hero OF the
Russian army. second only to his
great leader Skobeleff, by his bravery
aud fine generalship at the capture of
Cock Tepe in 1882
When the Russians, baked in their
dreams of winning Constantlnople by
the Berlin Congress. were making
their great swoop through Central
Asia to the gates of Herat, Lord Sal.
isbury told the British public not to
be alarmed for the safety of India.
''They will not be able to conquer
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-02-24

war, strolled up to the campfire and
recognized him.
Almost before the Turcoman could
denounce him Obrubchef sprang to
his feet, drew his sword rushed to
tho nearest horse and cut it loose
from its heel rope. Several Turco-
mans rushed up, but he cut his way
through them and was swallowed up
in the darkness before most of them
realized what was happening
Gen. Bobrikoff, governor general of
Finland, is another of Skobeleff's men.
He is an able commander but he has
reputation for extreme harshness,
and even cruelty.
His recent administration of Fin.
land has not belied that reputation.
He is credited with great influence
in the council of state and the COM
mittee of ministers, the two bodies
policy. He is warm friend and ally
of his old comrade, Gen. Kouropatkin.
The cars uncle, the Grand Duke
Michael, may be regarded as tk6
Nestor of the Russian army. HG
played leading part in the nn1mh
Turkish war. commanding the 4RIRE
of the Caucasus.
He Is now ~ and would not be iike-
ly to take the field again. But he
would certainly help to form Russia's
plan of campaign if she went to war.
He has been a soldier for over fifty
wears and his military talents are
held in high esteem by Russian Off.
GERS
Although himself an old warhorse,
he is the strongest ally of NJ. Witte
and Count Lamsdorff in their efforts
to keep Russia at peace with the
world.
II have seen too much war;" he
once said to an ardent young officer,
who told him he hoped there would
soon he chance of active service.
Il want to see no more. War is devil.
ish."
Another grand duke, Alexis Alex.
androyitch, is the theoretical head of
the Russian navy. being high admiral.
He takes keen interest in naval mat
ters, but the practical control of them
is In the hands of Vice.Admiral Tyr
tow, who directs the ministry of ma.
rine.
Count Lamsdorff, the foreign minis
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-02-24

age than probably any other Russian
general.
During the siege of Cock Tepe OBJ
rubcheff was sent out by Skobeleff one
night to reconnoiter the position of
the enemy. He refused to take any
soldiers with him, as the other officers
detailed Tor that duty used to do, but
went alone disguised in Turcoman
costume.
He penetrated to one of the camp.
fires Of the Turcomans, underneath
the walls of the fortress, and sat down
and calmly ate supper with them, In
PRODUCING himself as man from an.
other branch of the tribe who had
been separated from his comrades.
From the talk around the campfire
he learned all he wanted to know, and
he was about to retire unobtrusively
when a Turcoman, who had known
him as a Russian officer before the
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-02-24
ORIGINAL OF PARADISE LosT.u
Manuscript to Be Auctioned In Eng.
land in March.

manuscript 10 De huCtIoneu w eng
land in March.
One of the most valuable literary
relics in England is to be auctioned
off at Sotheby's in March, unless II
can be secured during the interval for
either the British Museum or the
Bodleian Library. This is the original
manuscript of the first book OF Mil
tons Paradise Lost" in eighteen
small quarto leaves. AS the poet had
been blind for fourteen years when
the epic was completed for the printer
not stroke from these closely writ
ten pages was from his hand. and the
familiar tradition that he dictated the
poem to one of his daughters Is not
confirmed by the penmanship, which
Is masculine In character. The alter.
native theory that the amanuensis
was Millions nephew, Edward Phil
lips, is hardly tenable, since the fact
is not mentioned in the little volume
of memoirs published by him in 1894.
If Phillips had taken down the poem
line by line he would probably have
claimed the credit for 1t, as well as
for suggesting alterations where the
verses needed mending. While the
identity of the amanuensis is mys-
terry, 1t cannot be doubted that this is
the original copy filed at Stationers'
Hall In 1867, and assigned to Samuel
Simmons Tor Symonds) Tin consider
alton of the sum of C IS in hand paid"
Another payment of 81 was made for
a second edition, and Millions widow
assigned all her rights after his death
for an additional sum of ES. The
copyright was sold by the printer to
Brabazon Aylmer, bookseller, who
subsequently transferred it to Jacob
Tonson, and three generations OF
Tonsons printed numerous editions OF
Paradise Lost" and were enabled by
profits in trade to buy an estate in
Hertfordshre. The manuscript was
preserved In the Tonson family as
the proof Of their right to publish as
many editions of the poem as they
pleased, and it is now in the posses
sion of William Robert Baker, a great
grandson Of Mary Tonson.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-02-24

Not even Palestine. which blooms
as a garden under the early spring
rains, can compare with the land OF
Morocco. There the earth seems to
be clothed with rainbows, and gar
lands of brilliant flowers are spread
at your feet. Your horse treads on
wild mint and purple aromatic thyme.
and the air is filed with their fra
GRANGE. A rich purple carpet OF VI
pers bugloss has heavy border OF
pimpernel. scarlet and rose. Blue
bells lie like an imperial mantle,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-02-24

ter. is regarded in Russia as very
poor successor 10 such diplomatic
giants as lgnatien, Gortchakon and
Lebanon, lie is unpopular with the
army because he has always shown
himself TO be on the side of peace.
Other ministers of the car surround
themselves by secret service agents,
and are as difficult a. interview as the
Grand Lama of Tibet Not SO Lams.
dorm H. mixes freely with the pub.
lie, alone and unguarded, and anybody
with q reasonable excuse can sec him
at his office any day.-New York Sun.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-02-24

the Turcomans," he declared, The
aurcoman barrier will last foe our
lifetime at least"
Gen, Tergoukasoh, the Russian com.
mander In Central Asia, disagreed
with Lord Salisbury. He told the car
that the Turcomans might be con.
qGered by three years hard fighting,
THAT is too long" said the czar
lie recalled TcTgoukaso6 and sent
Skobelcn 10 command the troops, Sko-
belief promptly secured Kouropatlin
Cor his chief lieutenant. and together
they performed in q few weeks the
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-02-24

the soil is most fertile, and no conces.
sions have been granted to anyone,
Railroads and machinery are prac-
tlcally unknown, and Morocco is a
virgin country as far as civilization
Is concerned.
The country Is intersected by nu.
merous rivers which flow down tho
Atlas mountains and the climate in
most parts is healthy, and can be i'm
proved by sanitary measures. which
are absent at present. Except in the
towns, Morocco is very sparsely in.
habited
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-02-24
The Men Who Will Lead
The Armies of the Gear

Kouropatkin Well Known
as One Of the Finest
Soldiers of the
Present Day.
Was the Right Hand of
Russia's Greatest and
Most Brilliant Gen.
eral. Skobeleff.
The late Archibald Forbes the war
correspondent. was fond of telling
how he met Skobeleff, the Russian
general, after one OF the fiercest Of
the many desperate fights before
P1eyna.
ri was sitting in my tent writing
despatch" said Forbes, when the flap
was suddenly drawn aside and in
RUSSIA IN 10TH CENTURY.
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British Binds.

or the 39l different kinds OF British
birds, only 40 are resident all the
year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26
KGWOOD PRESTON COUNTY VIRGINIA THURSDAY MAY a 1904

enter inio more curiosity schemes,
They may insist on me hitting the
sod again IN some other county
to start another aurora borealis fake,
"In parting with you today, my
fellow newly.made. mourners, ]
must caution you to beware of the
sod"
The last speaker to respond was
Constable Bowermaster of the
Tribe of Benjamin, and was assign
ed the subject "Axle Grease VS..
Legs In Campaign" He arose
and kept on arosing till he lowered
above the "Tall Sycamore of the
Bowery," about 6xs aud proceeded
to cuss and discuss the situation as
follows;--"My Brothers of The
Misery Loves Company Club:-
Gaze upon my length of limbs and
see a living illustration of the old
motto that "The race is not always
to the swift, and you can't keep a
good man down | was entered
for a sweepstake race against man
whose legs were not nearly as long
as mine but he is known as Deacon
John White. II was race be-
tween legs and his livery stable and
four barrels of hard cider thrown in.
II was not exactly "Hard Cider
and Log Cabin Campaign" but q
"Hard Cider and Axle Grease Cam
paign," and it won.
OF all sad words of tongue or pen,
The saddest are these, it was goodby
Benl
However, have the consolation
of knowing that it was White
man that beat me; | never did like
to eat crow but / don't mind drink
ing little old Crow and hope
you will all join me in singing that
good old Methodist hymn:
On Cheat (same as SaIt) rivers
stormy banks we stand,
And cast long and wishful eye,
TO the Pie hunters Fair and Happy
Land,
Where all our lost ambitions lie."
| am sorrow that all the people of
Preston could not have been present
at this Consolation Meeting. 1t was
truly success and long to be re-
The RAMBLER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26

The pilots who guide the launches
on the lagoons at the Worlds Fair
wear an official uniform of navy
blue, with gold buttons on the trou-
sers and around the sleeves. The
word Launch" in gold letters is on
each side OF the collar and "PiIor'
on the cap. There are fifteen
launches on the lagoons, each
manned by two men They arc in
use from ten o'clock in the morning
until the gates are closed at night.
Besides the launches there are eight
gondolas shipped from Venice,
Italy manned by singing gondohers
from the same city.
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a Wonderful Saving.

abe largest Methodist Church in GEORGIA
caculated 90 use over one hundred gallons
81 tho usua. Kind OF mixed paint in painting
their church
They used only }7 gallons Of the .ongman
3 Martinez Paint mixed with "a gallons al
lnsccd ol. Actual cost OF psini made was
less than 81 % per gallon.
Saved over eighty fs8o ooJ dollars ln
paint aud got big donation besides.
Every Church will be given a liberal
quantity whenever they paint.
MANY houses are well painted with four
gallons 81 J. VI. and three gallons III
linsced oil mixed herewith.
Wcafs aud Covcrs like gold
These Celebrated Paints ags sold by q
a Herring kinrwocd b Wolf Rocde.
Vile ~ McEanshan. Albright.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26

The great iron industry Of Ala.
bama IS represented at the Worlds
Fair by a colossal iron statue of
Vulcan, fifty feet high and weighing
10000 pounds. 1T was made in
birmingham TO portray the import
anoe of that city as a manufaotur-
ing point. The base of the statue
is made OF coal and coke. This
cast-iron Vulcan occupies a promi-
nent place in the Palace Of Mines
and Metallurgy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26
QUESTION.


Customers Say Dodge why can,
get my own buggy and save your
profit1
Dodge;-- say no. 1t is this
way, you can send and get a buggy
and pay, we will say $1,000 for II,
add 50. 90 for freight soc to set 1t
up and 1t costs you $50. 10. We
buy car of buggies at 10 per cent
less than a single buggy S4s.oo. /
pay sf.75 freight and charge you
5000 for it, thereby | make Ss.as
and you save 500. Customer
VINO would have thought II. will
Just take one. Dodge Just take
your choice, there are so to select
from at Dodges Terra Alta. at
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26
Yours in sorrow,
James w. Flynn. Chairman
Sec'y. "Comfort Club"

Chas. w. Wolfe,
Sec'y. "Comfort Club"
When received this kind invi.
ta,ion / was roofing for the last
acorn. The sumptous meals which
had been furnished me for the past
two months by the PIE hunters had
faded away as completely as the
political Office which the defunct
pje-hunters expected to call their
own. The thoughts of another
square meal aud a quart or two of
the head expander was too tempting
for me to close my mouth to. SO
gathered up my grip TO lend respec-
tIbIlity to my appearance in leaving
town, and started for the camp.
arrived at the Consolation Meeting
camp just as the birds began to war
bic their sweet songs,
My arrival was the signal for the
brass band to start to toot. They
began to play that patriotic piece,
"1Iail to the Chief" When they
exhausted their supply Of wind they
ceased playing. After resting up
for short time they started to
cheering II was the happiest hour
Of my life.
After a hearty handshake with all
made notation Of those who were
present, and was agreeably surpris.
ed to End the following: Judge Neil
J. Forlney, Sheriff John b. Ford,
Legislator l.. V. Reed, Prosecuting
Attorney James r. Daley; County
Commissioners, Edmund Messenger
and J w Mc,henyi squires c w.
Wolfe, c Y, Bishop, Eugene Nc.
Giunis, d. " Morris and Chas. w.
Fawcett and Constable Bower
master But alasl J could and no
where my old friend, Leader Shawl
They explained bis absence to me
that he was still too sick to leave hi,
lounge.
"Whai is this man doing here,
] asked, pointing to Capt W. II.
Mechanics. "fIe is not dead pie
hunter Ny invitation states tha
none but dead pie.hunicrs will b,
permitted to enter this camp"
ole is a half defeated. or doat
/ pie hunter, replied Senator Flynn
ole was severely wounded in th,
battle at Tunnelton, and we Drough
him along TO act as POSTMASTER OF
this solemn occasion. lie had on,
wing snoi off at Tuunelton, it Il
true but he has still one wing lcf
which he can Cop We propose {,
let him aop il today. II may b.
the means Of starting our cripple,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26
A Cure For plIes

~ had a bad case OF piles. " says q p.
Carter. Of Ailauia. 0a. eand consulted a
physic an who advised me 20 Try q box of
peWitis Witch Hazel Salve purchased
a box and was entirely cured. N ia apfru.
did ior piles, giving relief Instantly and
heartily recommend N 20 40 sufferers. %
DoWitts Witch Hazel Saive is uncquaicd
Tor is healing qualities Eczema and
other skin diseases. also sores cuts. burns
and wounds Of every kind are quicky
cured by ii
Sold by VIM. ~ Dent & Co.. OF Newbnrg
kingwOod Pharmacy. OF Haywood
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26
When tho Sap Rises

Weak lungs should be careful. Coughs
and colds are dangerous then. One Min.
ute Cough Cure cures coughs and colds
and gives strength to the lungs Mrs q
T.. Fenner, OF Marion, Ind. says. II suffer
ed with cough until I run down In weight
from f48 TO "a lbs. / ,ried a number of
remedies 20 no avail until used One Min.
ute Cough Cure. Four bottles of this
wonderful remedy cured me entirely OF the
cough. strengthened my lungs and restored
me 10 my normal weight health and
strength"
Sold by VIM. NJ Dent Co. OF Newbnre
klngwOod Pharmacy, Of Klugwood
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26
The Real Estate Man.

II you want results place your property
Ia my hands for sale. Have buyers from
Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania and New York
ior $ioo ooo.oo worth OF Preston county
farms. Give full detailed description how
iand lays, how many acres farm contains
how many improved size OF dwelling. how
many rooms. condition Of all buildings
ienoe' etc. kind Of fruits and soil how
Waiered, how Tar from church. school aud
railroad. Lowest price Title must Le
perfect VIII charge per cent on prom
critics OF $2ooo. 90 and over if sale Is made
no sale no charge II you want to buy let
me know your wants. Can supply thonn
o. r. HARDRsTY,
RoWlesbuTg w Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26
WORST of ALLrxrEp lrycps

Can anything Dc worse Than to fceftbaf
every minute wM y0ur iast3 Such was
thc experience OF Mrs s.. TI. Newton
Decatur Ala "For three years She
writes . endured ulnerahie pain from
indigestion. stomach and bowel trouble
Death seemed Inevitable whom doctors and
sll remedies failed. AZ length = Waq iD.
duced % Try Electric Bittcra md the resnlt
was miraculous ] Improved at once and
nov lm completely recovered For Liver.
kidney. Stomach and Bowel troubles
Electric Hiuers b. thc only medicine or
lY soc It's guaTanleod
Sold by a. Lonhart OF Kingwood
Cooke Supply Co. Howosville.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26

The guides who operate the roller
chairs at the Worlds Fair are uni.
formed in suits Of cadet gray trim
med with black braid. There are
about 400 of them in commission
All Of them are college students
and they have familiarized them
selves with the grounds and build
ings.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26
srARTLING Ev1nrNcr

Fresh testimony IN great quantity is con.
stantly coming in, declaring Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. Coughs
and Colds 10 be unequalcd a recent ex-
preston from T. ]. Mcfarland. Bcntorville
va, serves as example. lie writes. ~
had Bronchitis Tor three wears and doctor
cd all the time without being benefited
hen began taking Dr. Kings New
Discovery. and few bottles wholly cured
me. Equally effective IN curing an Lung
and Throat troubles Consumption pneu.
monia and Grip. Trial bottle free, regular
sizes soc. and sLoo
sold by ] A. Lonhart. of Kingwood /,
Cooke Supply Co. OF HoWesYillc
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26
nom,aThla

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
ior any case Of Catarfh that cannot be-
cured by Halls Catsrr5 Cure
] Cms4aY 81 CO.. Toledo q.
We the undersigned. have known r.. I
Cheney ior ihe last ls years and believe
hIm perfectly honorable in ais business
transactions and financially abla to carrv
oni any quotations made hy bis frm
WhfDiNc kfNNhN 8 MARuN.
Wholesale Drurrists. Toledo. N.
Halls Catarrh Core Is taken intornailg
actiug directly upon The blood and mucous
surfaces OF ihc system Testimonials sent
iree, Price Us cents per bottle Sold by
all Drnggisis
Take Halls Family PISS for constipation
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26

sfEciAL REpREsESThrrvE in this county
aud adjoining territories. 10 represent and
advertise an old established business house
Of solid financial standing. salarg g3f
weekly with Expenses advanced each
Monday ny check direct from hcad.qnaf.
tcfs. Horse and buggy furnished when
necessary position permanent Addfes
Blew Bros. & Co Monon Bldg Chicago
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26
Manager Wanted

Trustworthy lady OF gentleman 10 manage
business in this county and adjoining
territory Tor we'll and iavorabiy known
hoHse OF solid hnanoial standing 5000
straight cash salary and expenses paid
each Monday by check direct from head.
quarters. Expense money advanced
Position permanent Address Manager.
80 Como Block. Chicago. Illinois.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26

The following invitation will ex
plain why ! have been out of town
for the past week instead ofskipping
my board bill, which was circulated
by some mischievous person, for ]
cannot believe have an enemy in
the world, since qni, running fol
political Office ten years ago, since
which time every one seems to be
my friend.
"Headquarters of the defeated Pie
hunters.
Kingwood, w Va, May rS, 1904.
To the Rambler,
Argus Building.
Honored Sir and Brother:-
The defeated pie hunters are to
hold Consolation meeting on the
banks OF Cheat river for one week.
No one, except a defeated pie hunt.
er will be permitted to enter our
camp. The meeting is purely foF
meditation and consolation. We
cannot bear the thoughts OF being
disturbed bv those who have not
suffered in purse and mentally as we
have suffered. We have made an
exception in your case, however,
and ask that you be present. The
meeting will not be complete with
out you. You will cast ray of
sun shine around our lonely camp.
Come prepared to spend a week
with us. 1t will cost you nothing
but the hot air which you will be re-
CURED to emit at intervals.
The Consolation meeting will
open on Saturday, May 81, 1904,
above Bobtown on the banks of
Cheat river. Let us impress upon
you that we shall accept no excuse
for your failure to be present except
death Our friends have furnished
us with everything To eat and drink
that is necessary to satisfy the inner
man
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26
AGnn Lost.

Lost May ~, 1904 between Kinrwood
and my residence, from my wagon, "a
Stevens rifle, 20inch barrel, peep sights.
double set triggers. n The finder will leave
same al A. Lcnhaps, Kingwood. Or B.
+. Higgins Albhghis, will reward same
H. NJ. DEWITT,
81 Valley Point, W. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26
Choice Lots for sale

We have seveniy-6ve choice lots left in
the Hartley Addition; also lew one. two
ana hive acre tracts. Price sas TO Sso per
lot. Terms TO suit you. Call on or address
The tiarileys, II. T.. Lemon or l.. w. Cobun
Masoniown, w Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26

william NJ Dent Co. aud tho King.
wood Pharmacy do noe hesitate to RECON-
mend kodoi Dyspepsia Cure 90 their friends
and customers Indigestion causes more
900 health than ANYTHING else lf derHuFee
the stomach. and brings on llI manncr of
disease kodol Dyspepsia Cure diFesis
what YOU eat. cures Indigestion. dyspepsia
and I'D stomach disorders. k0doi Is not
only perfect digcstant hui a tissue build
ing tonic as we'll Renewed health perfect
strength and Increased vitality follow ts
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26

Squire McGinnis Exposes Jimmy
Hun, and Frank Gales fake Au.
rora Borealis.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-05-26
THE RAMBLER.

He Attends Consolation Meeting
of the Defeated Pie Hunters on
the Winding River Cheat.