I notice in October Recreation the inquiry of E. E. Vance, of St. Joseph, Mo., as to whether or not a 32 caliber revolver would be the right thing to use in a hand to hand engagement with a grizzly bear. A 32 is plenty big enough for the purpose if properly used. This is the proper way: Thrust the revolver down the bear's mouth into his stomach and rapidly empty the cylinder. Meanwhile hold the animal's nose tightly with the left hand to prevent the escape of gas. If the brute docs not drop dead, he will be so flabbergasted that it will be an easy matter to kick him to death.
H. Coleman, Council Bluff's, la.