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Show Deer UuntliiR. David Hoover, of this place, came in from the hills Saturday with a fine doe which he had the good fortune to run to water. When the snow is deep a deer pursued by dogs will invariably make for the water. Wading in where it is the deepest, tho trembling animal will stand and wait for its canine enemies. It is cute enough to know that it has the advantage of the dogs while in the water. Tho dog having short legs must swim, and the deer by striking with its feet can defend itself much better than on land. The hunters, knowing this peculiarity, pecul-iarity, station themselves near tho water, and the terrified deer, thinking only of the dogs, become au easy prey. Last week some hunters from Du Bois shot five deer ia this way, and the fact that every ono of them was hit between the eyes shows that the hunters were in easy range and had things very much their own way. Punxsutawuey (Pa.) Spirit |