its immense size. A search soon revealed the crustacean’s whereabouts from the roily water caused by dragging the heavy pile, and he was recaptured after another fierce struggle in which the fishermen’s boat was nearly wrecked by the beast’s tremendous struggles. The animal died soon after being recaptured, however, not standing captivity well. A photographer secured the picture herewith presented, in which Capt. Gray is seen near by. From— The Columbus Commercial. (Columbus, Miss.), 07 July 1903. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.