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throat, and, although he seemed in no particu- 

 lar rage or passion, still it was easy to see 

 that he now meant business. 



Accordingly, one of the keepers, Thomas 

 Mulvihill, entered the den with a thick coil 

 of rope, and as soon as Snow once more let 

 the young bear go, he tried to lassoo him and 

 fortunately caught him round the neck the 

 very first time. Mr. Hornaday, Mr. Mitchell, 

 Dr. Blair, Mr. Sanborn, and all those present 

 then had a strenuous time, one lot holding 

 back Snow, while another lot got out the 

 young bear. But in spite of every attention, 

 to the sorrow of all, and to the bitter regret 

 and disappointment of Mr. Hornaday, the 

 young bear died. 



On examination she did not appear to be 

 badly bitten or torn, but it was found that 

 Snow had severely lacerated the right jugular 

 vein, and that the lungs were congested, 

 caused by internal hemorrhage. Snow gave 

 not the slightest indication of missing his new 

 companion, or of being the least put out by 

 these occurrences. Beyond having a few 



