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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27

y
ton OF the United States or under laws
of Congress enacted thcreunder. The right.
iof appeal therefore Is direct from the
commission to the Supreme Court OF APP
ipeals and thence TO the Supreme Court OF
lie United States, and In ca&e of such ap-
peal only the question ofspecified dam
ages in specific cases can &c cons dered.
The Underlying Principle.
The whole principle underlying the en-
tire fabric is simply this fundamental law
principle: That ,lllarules and regulations
by which tie State seeks or shall ever
seek to control public service land cor
operations, must be reasonn ole ind just
land tie courts have jurisdiction 10 De-.
eide whether they are rea sonable ard
just. Ordinarily tf,s Legislature makes
any the rules and equations ofsthis char
Eacter. calling them statutes. and tire Clr-1
cult and Corporation Courts OF! the state
acazs pom their rea5onableEess ana JUS,
!tice, Now. under the new Constitution.
the State Corpora ton Com mission males
| the law in Its legislative function ana
tlaen AS a court passes upon tn rea SON
ableness and business ofHhe law IT made
as Il Legislature and these two functloIis
are exercised at the same time.
How Safeguarded.
The railroads however. 'are safeguard
led. because the Constitution provides ina
all railways or other corporations shall
have ample notice of the general char
lacter of any proposed rule or reputation
fyefore the same shall be promulgated,
ana their objections to the same shall
be duly heard and passed upon; but wien
Fonce promulgated. the rule is law until
Tx. Supreme Court OF Appeals passes
against 1t. -
Thus, in a nutshell. is the scope and
extent OF the recent decision Of the high
est State court brought down to the un-
Outstanding Of the layman and It may.
be remarked that had the decision been 1
otherwise the commission would have
lost its dignity and Its members become
mere fgure-heads, shorn OF power l l.o
present personnel of the commission
would not have held any longer than
their designations could be acted upon
by the proper authority.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
GOOD BALL GAMES
HERE THIS WEEK |: !.
Montreal, Princeton, l-elllli ,g=il,
philadelphia and 12'itcli- AZ
i,1ond College. A

rte Montreal boys put In n lot OF "lim-i
iberIng up" yesterday, Manager Atthertton
had them out to the park early, ahu y.
some good exercise was INDUCED In
All of the players have not vet reached q
the city. Some will get here day.
Others tomorrow. There Will be about
Twenty-Five altogether. Is.
some good games are scheduled Tor TINS tn
week 4 tti Il Hill Rs III !. W .5 l, d N.
on Thursday the Philadelphia team
of tho American League, win play Inc
Montreal \,
On Friday Princeton University and IND
philadelphia will play.
on Saturday, LehiBh and Richmond
College will cross BATS q,
The following week will introduce New
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
TWIN-CITY SCHEDULE.
Fine Line Of Games Laid Out.
for the Selsca. s

c9 TIE sahsauf las s9 e9pteS il ep @a.
ard the following schedule for The season
Day The Geams are al strong ones
aad soodssEE As ssIsase sG GfaiEel 5fdE
Fl April 80 o.yinpias. and Brownies, Pom
tacs and, divers. Swansnoro and HEya-
May a7-olyrln'as and Pontiacs .Rrown-
les and saansboros, divers and wy
May ,4--olymPtas ana divers. Brown-
les and Wyanolses. Pontacs and swans.
Nay 21-olynpias and swansboros.
Brownies and divers, Pontiacs and wy
NAY 2s-. olympias nsd . W !; ; \;
s May ana seoT sRs aaa BT9Sn' ana W
June 4--olynnpias and -Pondacs. Brown
les and Swansboros. divers and Wy
June l1-olynlplas and divers. Brown
tes and Wyanokes. Pondacs ard Swans
June l@olympias ard swansberos,
Brownies and divers Ponracs and wy
arokes.
59R s5oym Rosat ara o,As yanos sd
July S-oiympias and Brownies. Pom
taos and divers. swannsborqs and HNIan-
July 4-olsmplns and Fontiacs Brown
les and swansboros, divers and Wyan-
okes.
and Wyanofes, Pontiacs and swansbpros.
July lG--Olymrins and S~anaboros,
BroWnes and divers Pont!aos and wv
LILY a2--olymptaa ana wyanokes;;
SWansboros.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
81 osught Is this city

is brought to this city. ls3s
Mr. Hostrander etained Attorney Rob
CIR, II. az Talley to repr es.an Z him Y e2ore
the commissioner. He made no state
men.. and the case was moi gone Into
on its merits. II Is understood the de-
rardant denies tho nffense charged, AT
ter fixing the bali at se0oo. Commits
s!oner Brady sol Wedn estay. April 9Th.
as the date for further hearing. at which
time the Pennsylvania district attorney
will be here with witnesses TO make &, out
n case 81 probable cause and secure the
ira nsfer OF the case from this city 70
M.!llinmsport, Pa. for trial #
Hossrander is apparently a man Of for
,y-eour or for,y-five years OF age, ts well
dressed and intelligent He gave no
signs OF perturha ton. being calm
throu ghout the proceedings He has q
rather rrddy complexion. = ndy matt IA y
ertwing tsln at the temples and a sandy
moustaches He was taken by surprise
By the arrest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
HARD ROW 70 HOE.
Russians Have Great Difficulty
in Transporting Pro-
visions.
tBy Associated. Press.)

TOXIC, March pa private telegram
from Korea states that the Russians are
establishing a position In the vicinity OF
yAntung
They are said 70 have seven fortresses
completed and 10 ne engaged in erecting
stx additional ones. Il Is also reported
that four batteries of artillery have been
established at Chyang siong. The Rus
eians are reported 10 be experiencing
great difficulty in transporting army sup
piles, particularly from Lao Yang. The
roads are in bad condition, and It has
been necessary to repair them and con-
gtruct number or new bridges. Food IS
scarce. No cattle are available and tho
Russians have been killing ana eating
horses.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
TRIED RECORD BREAKING.
But the New Orleans Track Was
Bad---Oldheld Fast,
DIV Assoclatea Press

, NEW. ORLEANS, La, March 2G.--Fiye
thousand people al the Far Grounds TO-
day saw both Barney Oldt,eld and
Dare Devil Hause,nan fail in attempts
to sower automobile rccosds The rack
WAS not considered East fol The machines.
ClGfield went against his own record OF
.JE made on a circular track, He COW
cred the circular mlle to-day in ;58. Old
field 50 bsegUently tried to snnsf his
len mile record of O.3., He finished in
94S l-5.l ranh Of tn wo last niles was
i1n IN rs flat
Hauseman made two circuits Of The
track the first IN los and inc second in
l;O go The local events attraatnd much
interest
An effort will be mAd.a over night to
in prove the track for the race ',ptwten
l4auseInan and odteld on sunday,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27

I'VE are on =
The reliable styles are mere,
correct 10 the letter, and we W
3"i1old upo Spring.
we have robbed her OF every
new ioet, we could use incur l'
New Clothing. /.
b Novelties in pattern mere mere J
butno. eccentricities IN cut; our f'
pule,s as usual, "good taste.
l& Suits, $500 10 B2S.OO. II
!. \ Top Goats, $1,000 to $1,000.
STI OES.
a OF course we aelyocate the
Hanant Shoe as the best 3atf {
BUY, always; bat II
you're going to buy Q shoe at
SO. so, We've the bgst.in Amer
lea attllat price, and we want
a chance to show 'e11l. to you.
In all feathers, including tan tan
rusSets. ~
4 Just ask to see the best Shoe.
ia the world at $3.50 I'll II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
On Little Rock Track.

(Ry Associated Press)
4 LITTLE ROCK, Ark, March 2b.--Sum-
T4rst race-half mile-Eckstein (5lto y
first. Courant &c TO 81 ysecond, Vinaor b.
@ to p third. Time 80.
Second race-n1lie and a sixteenth
Eugle Horn Is to 81 first, Henry Of Frans-
lamar. teyenJ second, Inspector Shea
% 10 j third. Time 1890.
first. Martins e to 10 second; Tennessean
q to ~ lbird. Time lar
Fourth ,raee--AnEeuser Busch selling
stake. mile-st Iammany g. TO 81 first.
,Cnilhness, Is to 81 second, PorQuer Pas
g to y third Time l:i5 3-4.
Fifth race-seVcn furlongs--W Welcome
Lieht &c 70 81 first, Mpweia Is TO \ SECOND,
Sixth race-siX furlongs-Arak 90 TO y
first, Laura Hunter % TO y second, Queen
l., 10 TO u third. Time l:lal-i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
FIVE FAVORITEs WIN.
They Had Things All Their Way
at Bennings Yesterday.
(Ry Associated presSal

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Thls was a
day of farorilts at laeNniHSs5 i've Of tnern
passing under the wire first, wh!2a a
second Choice won EhG ott4er event. The
fetish IN the fourth race caused some
what of a2ssnsation, as. most or the spec
itators thought Maistgrsinger h4d won.
The judges, however, decided that Lord
Melbourne was the winner. Summary:
First race-fve ard a half furlongs,
ol and up SoaiSs gs se 5 si 10 r5 KS
Frank Foster $50 to j second. Rain or
shine Is 10 i third. Time.1.:lo
Columbia course, purse. $500, tg4f Year
go 70 u second, Melsosc n (sfl to y
tlGrd. Time ;58. s s..i.
Third race-seven fuflongs. purse $500,
three year ODDS and, upwards-Torchi!ght
% 10 p first, Ertar Thorpe % to- y Second,
Nine Spot q 20 y third Ttrne :32.
Fourth race--m!le and forty yIrds, CO.
lurnbiG ctuFsa. selling, three year oldS
and upwards-LoGd Melbourne t6 to %
first. Aieistersinger q TO 81 second, Rough
Il der e to u th.rd. Time Las. sa
Fifth race-Chcyy Chase Hunt handicap,
about TWO and half miles purse $50
in plate four year olds and Upwards
Twilight e To % first, Lepiaa q to y
second, La Touraine Is 10 y third. Time
5.4i
Sixth race.-steeplectase, about two
miles. purse $50. tour year olds and up.
ward-Gum Honey q to - first Mcmillan
g to u second. Boney BOY &c TO y third.
Tine i:lJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
Will Mine the Lao.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, u, G., March 2a.--The
Russian government has notified The
United States government that 1t has
mined the mouth OF the Lao Rlver. This
LostilItles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
PRACTICE SHOOT.
Weather Interfered With West
Finders Yesterday Afternoon.

The practice shoot of the West End
Gun Club yesterday was fraught with
weather dihculties Only a few enthusl-
asts confronted he traps. The March
wind put up a fine lnterference. ROBIN
Hood :" however. made q good record
The score was as follows
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
CHAs. M. II. .ATFIER1'ON,
Manager Of them ontreal Base
Ball Club.
York ard Brooklyn. OF the American
II N eiin with Two games ca ID. MI II

Lsague, with two games each. at
Then local games will be played.
Manager Atherton said last$nlght that
he would give the .Esulton Brownies a
s"try" al mis- team frs from the Twin
City League and the game viii prob
IDLY be played next Saturday 5Fesk. This
team IS considered pHe Of he strongSSt
Of the local clubs. and Manager Mum
says he is going to make the MontreaIs
hustle 10 beat his boys e
s MIR, c, James Hansatly,of Montrea al, rep
reSenting The Gazette, oft that city Is
here. at the Lexington. with the ball
team lie is sporting editor Of his paper.
and fine fellow .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27

Gated at or near Petersburg. Va, and
that he was employed by the Tiitman
Lumber Company. District Attorney
Lewis sworc out the warrant before.
Commissioner Brady ard II was turned
over 10 Deputy Marsha. Bendit to DO.
ssryed. He located Hostrander IN Pc
ttrspurg. where his family. consi sting ct
"a wife and children, are, The arrest was
raade last night, and tic prisoner prompt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
Licensed to Wed.

Marriage licenses have been issued In
Washington. TO the following.
john A. Musey Of BID Stone Gap, Va
and Alice W, Bishop. OF Floyd Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
C|.',()RPO[I2' ! N.
COMMISSION.
Its Dignity and Powers as Is
tablishedsby the Decision OF
theHSuprerne Court.
LEGISLATURE |: :. |! $ ]. AND COURT 9; lI
Makes LaWs,,lRules and Regula-
tions and Passes Upon Their
Justice and Reasonableness. 81

p = -
Perhaps mo paper that has been HANDED ma ~
down from the Supreme court OF Appeals :
of Virginia LII recent; years has atttTasteu
quite 50 much aattentioon as tne op' ~ ,..
In the case sofi,the Atlantic Coast Line
Railway Company and others W. the lhfe
Commonwealth that was handed down down
last Thursday Alfull synopsis, intelligi,
bic Ito the aVerago ayman, was printed iles'
in The FINES u spa tch or Friday MORN,
Ing This publication has attracted at It
.tentlon all over the state, and while j
was full enough8nnd explicit enough LOT 'of
all prac ticable purposes, there comes 8 y UP
from all quarters Of the State a5cry . Tor
more Information. a
What IS the firal effect OF the decl-
sion? Where does 1T place the CORPORA
ton Commission? What will be the @et-
feet upon the railways and other corp ,.-
rations? What Swll appen to the SHIP
pcrs? And wherein do q the taXT PAYERS
benefit? are among the questions asked.
The object or this story s&to answer as
near as may be these numerous Dues
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27

Locust Dale, IS; Browns, S,
ESPECIAL 10 The TImes-p ispatch)
n ,ncusT DALE. N. c., March 2G- Lo-
Z, ICt,UST DALE, VA March 2e,7;tl M
Gust Dale defeated Browns School hers to-
dAy rs 10 5 BatterlcSi Bro school
srttck!er and Anaerson;s Locust Dale, isor-
ter Brown ana Jefl9iss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
The Genesis Of It.

"
In the first place: The constitutional;
Convention. orEaf committee fIthe& same.
spent much time iii perfecting the plan
for a corporation commission. No sub
iject came before the convention tina ! re
uu.red moro thought, more careful CON
sideradon, or greater legal acunen to
perfect. 1t Is not cut OF place here Y.
tshy that rever$ in the history Of States
did there ever fall 10 more capable
mind a great question than her! Allen
Garefton fr8xton assumed the task of
$perfecting the constitutional provision
which. brouSht3lrtp eSis tence5 the SIirginla
statef tidrp0ratior Commission. And ~.
Was.fittlrg tnat he should have argueti3
3the cons itutionatity Of the child of his.
legal mind before the his hest conrtsiil the
Et2tc. sifs2 3a
it3is not out of place. either, I'd recall
here thai, Converter Montague upon whom
3devolved ire duty Of naming the5ner,-
ibers Of the# cotnn1lssioni. did$Sno' nnaer-
value he. lrnptataace ot&the4 duty He
said time and aga n that the law seemed
to him to phi the commissi On or q
ipal with the sapra.ne Court OF Appeals.
and his desire was that the commissions
$ers should be men whose reputation for
integrity and Intelligence would COM
nand the respect OF he people equally
with the Supreme Court. That he finely
appointed such men no one to day doubts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
ARRESTED On
SERIOUS CHARCG

(contiaued From First Page.)
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-09-08
Senator Clark the Grouse.

Missoula, Mont, Aug 31.-UnI.
tod States Senator w. A. CLARK
was attacked on the streets here
today by man known as Joe Peg
who thought the Senator had been
break ng the game laws and was
csrTying grouse in his pocket,
and who threatened to take the
Senator'S life. Peg followed the
Senator several blocks, persistent
ly calling upon him to hand over
tae game.
Senator Clark ran painting into
the lobby of the Florence hotel
and demanded protection. He
was sure Peg had gun, for sever
al times the latter had made mo-
tons to pull it and threatened to
shoot unless the Senator would
give up his game bird. Several
persons sprang to his assistance
and the man was overpowered
But Senator CLARK held on to the
grouse.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-09-08
Back With a Shotgun,

Cripple Creek, Col, Sept l.
Eugene Bagley, former Attorney
General of Colorado, one of the
men deportsd last Saturday by q
mob, returned to this city today
He had walked over the hills from
Cameron carrying shotgun, and
said he would protect himself to
the best of his ability. He has
not been moles.ed.
Frank j. Hangs, attorney for
the Western Federation of Miners
who also was run ont of the camp
week ago, has announced his in
tention of coming back Sheriff
Edward Bell says that he will en-
deavor to prevent any more depor
tations.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-09-08
ONE WAY TO SEE THE FAIR.

Scott Lent, a we'll known farm
er who lives near Utica, Indiana.
went to st. Louis to see. the fair,
and before leaving soug ut the ad
vice OF number of Jslfersonville
friends on various que stions. Of
ficer Arthur johnson was A play.
mate of LEM, and while the lat
ter was getting his information
the two met and Lent, after re-
calling the fact that the two were
old chums, asketl the patrolman
to tell him how he could keep
from being robbed.
Officer johnson asked LENT
how much. money he was going 10
take with him. Lentz said that
he had figured out that S27 would
carry hin through but he would
take about $50.
Well I'll tell you, said officer
johnson, it's dead easy 10 keep
from being robbed in st. Louis
just have every dollar you take
with you changed into niokels,
aud it you should be pLncked for
handful yOu wouldn't lose very
much" Lentz was fascinated
with the idea and visited many
places. having his money broken.
The last seen of him was at the
depot just before the train LETT
when he ask Officer Charles An.
derson il be could give him five
nickels for quarter, at the same
time imparting the information
that he had succeeded in getting
two fveS and ten brokon.
Very much TO the surprise of |
Lentz's friends he returned to JET
fersonville early this morning, ha,
wing left there Tuesday night, at
ii O'Clock, He said he had spent
SOLO on the round trip, railroad {
fare and all, but aid not get rob-
bed. In looking over a bill Of |
fare yesterday morning he thought |
everything was too high, and cor
oluded to return home by the next
train, which he did, after seeing
the Fair a part Of one day.-Lou-
isville times.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-09-08
The Stomach is the Man.

A weak stomach weakens the man, be-
cause it cannot transform the food he
eats into nourishments. Health and
strength cannot be restored to any
sick man or weak woman without first
restoring health and strength to tbe
stomach. A weak stomach cannot di-
jest enough food to feed the tissues and
revive the tired and run down limbs and
organs Of the body. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat, cleanses and
strengthens the glands and membranes
OF the stomach. and cures indigestion,
dyspepsia and all stomach troubles,
Sold by Woods a. Orme.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-09-08
From l4S to % Pounds.

One OF the most remarkable cases OF a
cold, deep-seated on the lungs, causing
pneumonia, is that Of Mrs. Gertrude r..
Fenner, Marion, Ind who vas entirely
cured by the Use Of One Minute Cough
cure. She says The coughing aud
strainiug 50 weakened me that 1 ran
down in weight from us to ~ pounds.
| tried a number Of remedies % no avail
until | used One Minute Cough Cure
-Four bottles u this wonderful remedy
cured me entirely Of the cough, siren
gthened my lungs and restored me to
my norma. weight, health and strength
Sold by Woods ~ Orme.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-09-08
Sour Stomach,

When the quantity Of food taken Is
too large or the quality too rich, sour
stomach is likely to follow, and espe-
cially so II the digestion has been weak
ened by constipation. Eat slowly and
not too freely OF easily digested food
Masticate the food thoroughly. Let
five hours elapse between meals, and
when you feel fullness and weight in
the region OF the stomach after eating
take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets and the sour stomach may be
avoided For sale by Woods u Orme,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-09-08
What's In a Name?

Everything L. In name when IL comes
To witch Hazel Salyc. +. &, Dew itt
n Co., OF Chicago, discovered some
years ago how 70 make a salye from
Witch Hazel that is a specific for Piles.
For blind, bleeding, itching and pro
truding Piles, eczema, cuts, burns,
bruises and all skin diseases, Dewitt
Salye has no equal. This has given rise
20 numerous worthless counterfcits.
Ask fIr DeWitt's-the genuine. Sold
10y Woods Il Orn.e, Druggists.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-09-08
NATIONAL TOILET co.,
Paris, Tenn.
Sold in Marion 10y Woods ~ Orme and
Robt. r. Haynes.
MUST co SLOW.

Louisville Times: Presid I
Donnelly, in ordering strike Of
the butchers employed in the in.
dependent packing plants, is Civ.
ing evidence Of spirit that. il
persisted in will cut oil the mem.
bers Of the union of which he is
president, from all claim either TO
sympathy or support, and the un-
ion can not do better than refus
to obey his order4 Ii the report
Is true that he intends to creato
meat famine in order TO injurs the
packers in the eyes Of the public,
which will be the first and great
est sufferer, his line OF reasoning
is AS intelligent as the plan Of cut
ting oft Al arm to cure a finger
ache
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-09-08
Must Get Off the Fence.

Louisville Times: Politicians
are taking a keen interest as to
what will be the position OF John
w. Yerkes in the present contest
between Hunter and Edwards ;or
the congressional nomination in
the Eleventh district 1t lies
within the power of Mr.. Yerkes to
settle it either one way or the 9TH
er, he being in absolute control of
the State Central Committee.
1t is known that at first Mr..
Yerkes declared that he wou | d
keep "hands off" and would take
no part in the wrangle. Since
that time, however, both DR.. W.
Godfrey Hunter and Richard z.
Ernst, chairman Of the State Cen
trail Committee, have had personal
interviews with him. The organ
izatlon in the Eleventh district
aud in the entire State has been
II is difficult for
politicians to understa nd how Mr..
Yerkes can hold himself aloof now
and it is predicted that he will be
compelled to take a hand, even II
he does not do 80 openly.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-09-08
. Emergency Medicines.

1t is a great convenience to have al
hand reliable remedies for use in cases
OF accident and for slight injuries and
ailments. A good lfniment and ono
that is fast becoming a favorite If not
household necessity is Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. BY applying it promptly
to cut, bruise OF burn il alIays the
pain and causes the injury to heal in
about one-third the time usually requlr-
ed, and as it is an antiseptlc it prevents
any danger Of blood poisoning. When
Pain Balm is kept at hand sprain may
be treated before INFLAMMATION sets in
which insures quick recove ry. For
sale by Woods Il Orrae. Drugg isis.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-09-08
HAS GOOD LUCK.

! Louisville Times: Thomas )
Jones returned to Louisville thiI
morning after spending two week.
hunting and fishing in the Flam
bau Indian reservation in North
ern Wisconsin. He hn! x cd
luck and tes many lnteresiir x
stories Of his experiences with
the big muskellunge, wLioh Is
generally acknowledged to be the
gamest and hercest fish IN tie
American waters.
Mr.. Jones is probably the only
kentuckian who ever goes to the
Flambesu Resrrvatlou. Owing
to its inacc5ssiblllty and the Wild
nature OF its surroundings, II d
the almost primitive mnuner in
which the French aud Indian half
breeds VINO sct AS guides live, 1t
is neglected except by few hunt
ers, who live in and near Chi
cago.
The muscallunge." said Mr..
Jones, abound at this season in
the Flambeau river My two best
catches were one weighing thirty
one pounds aud fifty six inches in
length, and another seventeen m
ches in length. With the latter
HAD tieroe fight | caught him
with a four ounce rod, rather del
Icate bit OF tackle for so strong
and fierce n fish, and when the
lime cune, after n desperate strug
gle, TO shoot him, tho lock OF the
gun failed to work, aud To save
ny reel and rod the guide had 10
mock him in the heed with a
LIB.