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tugged at ropes to get it through the shallow 
water to where it could be photographed and 
examined. Here it was raised by block and 
tackle and pictures taken. It was then lowered 
and Dr. Wooten, of Austin; Dr. Dickey, of 
Dallas; Dr. Greenwood, of San Antonio; Dr. 
Aider, of Sherman, and Dr. Cleary, of California, 
engaged in a post-mortem examination. 
And this is what Dr. Dickey says: 
“The monster killed by the sportsmen and 
boatmen recently at Aransas Pass must have 
had the ability to travel very rapidly. The huge 
fan-like lateral wings he used as propellers, and 
by which he shaped his course in the water, were, 
we found, moved by powerful muscles originat¬ 
ing on each side of his spinal column. Thus, he 
having no means of defense or offense, was able 
to go swiftly out of danger. Examination of the 
structures under the plate of bone that answered 
for a skull showed an exceedingly diminutive 
brain. It was capable of feeling little pain and 
possessed but little intelligence, as intelligence 
goes among inhabitants of the sea, as evidenced 
by his strange wanderings and queer actions dur¬ 
ing his flight for life and liberty. The fact that 
he continued to live and pull thirteen boats and 
twenty-six men many miles from io A. M. until 
2 P. M., his spinal column broken, his peritoneal 
cavity punctured by two harpoons and five rifle 
bullets, indicates wonderful vitality and a low 
nervous organization. The eyes, situated at the 
summits of the procession each side of his 
cavernous mouth, and at the base of the pro¬ 
jections with which he grasped his prey, were 
very dull—almost opaque. His manner of feed¬ 
ing himself is interesting. His huge mouth was 
never entirely closed, for it seemed to be sur¬ 
rounded by a hard, bony ring, with joints of 
limited motion. He had no teeth. So he went 
his way quietly and rapidly, with his mouth open, 
brushing into it with the flexible, freely movable 
projections at each side, all the mollusks that 
came his way. The mouth contained closely-set 
transverse shafts of bone, covered with a soft 
membrane. These bones seemed to have mus¬ 
cular attachments that enabled it to pass the food 
on into its stomach, which was comparatively 
small. A water bucketful of small shrimp, parts 
of crabs, etc., were found in the stomach. There 
were no small intestines; a short, large intestine, 
lined with a coarse corrugated surface, these 
corrugations being several inches in length. The 
liver was very large, weighing some 150 pounds. 
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BAGLEY FARM, 
Bagley’s Mills, Va. 
Philadelphia Representative, 444 So. 43d Street. 
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Duck, Quail and Rabbit Shooting 
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Dogs, guns and ammunition furnished; moderate charges; 
best accommodations. Apply 
HENRY STOKES, Bayport Hotel, Bayport, L. I. 
HUNTER’S RETREAT. 
Best partridge shooting in the county; also an abundance 
of other game. Situated two miles west of White Lake. 
Write early for circular and engagements. N. B. 
BROWN, Bethel, Sullivan Co., N. Y. 
Having some 25,000 acres of exclusive shooting privileges, 
a number of trained quail, wild turkey and deer dogs, 
competent guides, first-class accommodations and livery, 
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quail, wild turkey and deer, taking charge of every ar¬ 
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to their departure from same. A few well-broken quail 
dogs for sale. Northern references given. Game, quail, 
deer and wild turkeys. Open season, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. 
For further information address DR. H. L. ATKINS, 
Boydton, Va. 
HOTEL GRACE, 
Clarksville, Mecklenburg County, Va. 
The ideal quail hunter’s home. Also deer, duck, geese, 
turkey, etc. Deer season, Oct. 1 to Jan. 1. Quail and 
other game, season, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Large areas for 
hotel guests. Modern hotel, with water-works, inside 
toilets, electric bells, etc. Fine place for sportsmen and 
their families. Experienced guides and good dogs. Address, 
W. F. SNEAD, Prop., Clarksville, Mecklenburg Co., Va. 
Hotels for Sportsmen. 
me MECKLENBURG HOTEL 
and GAME PRESERVES. 
The Sportsman’s Paradise. 
Quail, Turkey, Rabbits, Squirrels, Deer. 
Kennel of Fine Pointers and Setters. Kennel of Fine Fox¬ 
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Excellent Livery and Guides. 
Hotel Modern—Steam-heated, Electric-lighted. Rooms 
single or en suite. Sun Parlors. 
Private Baths. Baruch System of Medicinal Baths 
Noted MINERAL WATERS.—Mecklenburg Lith a and 
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Splendid Golf Course, Bowling, Riding, Driving 
Write for Booklet and other descriptive Literature 
T5he MECKLENBURG MINERAL SPRINGS CO., 
Chase City, Va. 
PINE TOP LODGE AND KEN- 
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Ten thousand acres well stocked in quail, deer and 
turkey. Dogs, guides and teams furnished. 
PINE TOP LODGE, FLORIDA 
Quail, deer, turkey and fish in great abundance. 
C. ®. L. P. BLOW, Chub, Sussex Co., Va. 
EDWARD SHEFFIELD, 
Guide and Outfitter, St. Anthony, Idaho. References. 
For Fishing and Shooting 
Go to 
HOTEL WACHAPREAGUE, 
Wachapreague, Va. 
Shooting very good the last few days. Best accommoda¬ 
tions as compared to any sporting resort on the coast. 
Caribou and Moose. 
Fall hunting trips to best Canadian districts. Successful 
sport guaranteed. Fee covers transportation, license, 
guides and all other charges. Correspondence invited. 
Sr. LAURENT, care Forest and Stream. 
PARTRIDGE AND WOODCOCK SHOOTING. 
Best section in New York State. For terms, address 
F. HANSMANN, Smithville Flats, Chenango County, 
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MERRITT (El KINNE, 
Sportsmen’s Guides for partridge, quail, woodcock and 
rabbit. Dog training and boarding a specialty. Refer¬ 
ences on application. We are located on O. W. R. R., 
Centerville Station, Sullivan Co., N. Y. 
DUCKS, SNIPE. QUAIL AND 
RABBIT ON LONG ISLAND 
Live duck decoys. License to gun on club grounds. 
Good accommodations. Write for dates. G. CARY 
SMITH, Centre Moriches, L. I. 
COMFORTABLE COUNTRY BOARD 
in famous Piedmont region. Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel and 
Wild Turkey shooting; trained dogs; competent guides. Fox 
hunting. C. & O. R’y. City references from former patrons. 
A W r . e E. MONEY, Cismont, VIRGINIA 
Notice to Sportsmen! 
If you wish to purchase a good place for shooting wild 
waterfowl, such as duck, brant and geese, I have what 
you want. It is Gull Island, Dare County, and one 
of the best places in the state of North Carolina. Have 
house on the island, well equipped with live decoys, wood 
decoys, shooting boxes, blinds, boats, etc., all ready for 
use. My place is easy to get to, and I can take care of 
any one wishing to take a trip for sport. Apply to M. D. 
HAYMAN, Wanchese, Dare County, N. C. 
TOWER HILL FARM 
will accommodate sportsmen for the season, November 
1st to March 1st. Quail, woodcock and other game. 
Good dogs ana team. Comfortable Southern home. En¬ 
gagement with one party at a time. I. M. TULL, 
Kinston, N. C. 
SPORTSMAN’S RETREAT. 
Duck shooting. Batteries. Point shooting with live 
decoys on Shinnecock Bay. Guides. Apply to GEO. 
A. LANE, son of Wm. N. Lane, Good Ground, L. I. 
