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James Stewart, of Georgia, was In a swamp with his dogs and axe. The dogs found a coon prowling around' in the woods and pitched Into it for the sate ofRatifying Uic general antipathy dogs have r coons and a love they have for fighting. Tho coon was in no wise loth to have a bout with its natural enemies, but made demonstrations that convinced Mr. Stewart that ho could not be au idle spectator. The dogs made a combined attack—one in front, one in the rear and one circled around generally to * distract the assailed as to which should bo the objective point. General Coon fixed himself firmly, and with one blow of its right paw knocked out the eye pf its from assailant, which demoralized him asul sent him howling to the rear. As quick as lightning it then concentrated 011 the rear assailant, planted its sharp teeth in the burr of that dog's ear and soon raado shoestrings of it. Poor canis went yelping after liis brother and coouey went for Stewart before ho had time to realize that his dogs were defeated. With a rush he dashed upon his leg and with his tremendous claws ripped the tough leather of his boot from the top of his leg to tho sole, and caused him to retreat. Coouey might then have escaped, but wishing to make sure its victory it followed the flying Stewart who came upon his axe, aud grasping the helve firmly wheeled upon tho euraged brute and cleft its bead in twain. . ;
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Macon Georgia Weekly Telegraph Journal and Messenger
Macon, Georgia, US
Fri, Feb 18, 1881
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