Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1919-06-13

But when the grizzly is cornered he
is tremendous antagonist Wound
ed, he is terror. A grizzly mother
with a cub is as dangerous an ami
NAL as walks the earth.
The grizzly can be killed with
single bullet-if that bullet is placed
right Otherwise the contents of a
modern high-power magazine rifle will
not check a charging grizzly. The
brain, the spine and the upper part Of
the heart are the vital spots. A west
ern man-his name is purposely omit
ted-once killed three full grown grz-
lilies in about 30 seconds with three
shots he doesn't dare print the story.
One most interesting feature about
the grizzly is his individuality. Griz-
lilies seem to be even more individual
than men. For example there is the
career of "Old Nose" which is a Colo
RADIO classic.
Old Nose first appeared in the lime
light about 1869. His territory was
the region around Black Mountain;
1t my on top of the Continental Di-
vide and was about 90 miles in diane
ter. Two toes missing on his left
hind paw made it easy to keep track
of him Old Nose quickly became
an expert killer of cattle, sheep, horses
and hogs. Once he had learned the
taste Of beef. mutton and pork, he lost
all desire for ants, grasshoppers and
flower roots. Toward the close Of his
career he was followed at a respect
full distance by large cinnamon
bear which fed on the remnants of
his carcasses.
A heavy price was put onsthe head
of Old Nose. Trappers and@hunters
of known skill made business Of try
ing to win the reward All attempts
to trap him failed. Poison was tried
in vain. Three hunters got close
enough to him to meet death.
Old Nose seemed TO have a keen
sense of humor After he had been
hunted for many years he developed
habit of sneaGlng up on the camp Of
campers and prospectors. Then he
would rush the camp. roaring and
seeming bent on killing everybody in
sight There is no record that he ever
attacked anyone az such times. But
the stampedes he caused were many
and ludicr0us. Undoubtedly he en-
ioyed them.
This sort Of thing went on for 81
wears. Old Nose during that time
killed more than 500 cattle. to say
nothing Of colts and other live stock.
He killed at least five men. Though
forty or more years of age, his fur
was glossy his teeth were sound. his
bodily powers were ndlmmished and
he was more cunning than ever.
Finally, in April. 1904. a hunter with
pack Of first-class bear dogs man
aged to get him eornered Old Nose
turned at bay for the last time. 1t
took eight shots TO kill this tremen-
dous old grizzly
"A Close Call"
And now for a Close CAN" with
the foregoing to give YOU hint why
this portrait is so remarkable
THE fight from which the painting
was made took place in the spring of
1912. near Cody, Wyo,." said Director
Higgins" | met Mr.. Leigh at Cody
ana he was keen to paint n bear in
action | invited Kim to 30 with me
on my trip for bear group for the
museum. He accepted ana took along
his equipment and guide. l had Sc
cured tn services Of the famous Wyo-
ming guides, Ned Frost and Fred Rich
ards. We set out in May for the bear
country.
"We had two camps established and
we roamed the mountains and timber
land day after day, spending the night