Battle Royal Between Them in Which Former Was Easily the Victor.
An Exciting battle between a spider and a caterpillar, which lasted nearly an hour, was witnessed by a crowd of men and boys in West Manayuck, Pa., one day lately. The spider won the contest after losing two legs.
The fight occurred on a rail fence on William Shindle’s farm. Two boys were attracted by the combat, and gradually the audience grew until there were about 50 spectators. many wagers were made on the result, the spider being the favorite. It is believed that the fight was caused by the caterpillar getting caught in the spider’s web.
Being wedged in the meshes of its antagonist’s parlor, the caterpillar was at a great disadvantage and could fight only from one spot, while the spider could slide up and down and attack the caterpillar from all sides.The caterpillar fought with its head and tail. The spider punished with its deadly stings.
As a last resort, says the Philadelphia North American, the caterpillar attempted to encircle its opponent. The spider dodged right and left. They both closed in. When they seperated two of the spider’s legs were missing. Then they clinched again, and by a quick move the spider got at the rear of the caterpillar and rolled it up like a piece of carpet.
Then the spider carried its opponent in triumph to a secluded hole in the fence. Later a feast was served in the spider’s den.
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