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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
olRrA1N1Y one Of the vagarie

CERTAINLY one of the vagaries
Of the modern mind is the pursuit
Of death and discontinue around
the North Pole. The supposed
ssopen polar seal wiles men of in
tollect and purpose, like an Ill
o1nsned Sgnus Jatuus, to premature
graves. Governments have joined
10 this insane quest after nothing.
eincs franklin was congealed into
the 10y rigidity of the Polar re-
9tons vessel after vessel has been
dispatched to his succor, In many
oases with the result of adding
largely 10 the number of the VIC
ttBs. No deadly fascination has
1ver equaled that which is welded
~ he prismatic splendors which
6o0kon the adventurous on to
16nth In the Arctic seas. While
6rdtnary common senee would In
GIoate that the sacrifice of hopeful
bumenity should cease now,
Wksn It comes to this
0nixotic impulse there 10 no mercy.
uieh strung and brave men are
Du6hed ito their death, year after
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03

About the year 1845 DR.. Levi
Herr emigrated from Lancaster,
Ohio, to Paris, Kentucky, and
opened in an old hotel stable at the
latter place sort of veterinary
hospital, combining o small livery
bust ness with his regular business
of training, nicking and doctoring
horses and treating them for all
sorts of diseases and injuries. AS
he became familiar with the quail.
ties Of the thoroughbred running
horse he began to impress upon
others the idea that judicious
system Of crossing the thorough
bred running horse of Kentucky
with the Northern tro,ter would
Develop trotting speed far faster
than any on record, aAd he went to
work to demonstrate the corrset-
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
OPEN BOARD-4.3Ot NJ, .

Albion, 15O S; Union, 9L b; Savage, 2. 80
s.; Best q Belcher, 81 b; Hale q Norcross,
2.90 b, 2.95 a: Utah, ~ b.7A a; Jacket,
As; Could q Curry, s. s; Day, q 10 b;
a; California, SOC b; savage, 2A b; Sier-
ra Nevada, SA b, 81 q; Bullion, Soc b, 55c
a; Ophir, 4.9O b, s a: Overman, Ito 8; Tip.
top. 81 b, 5h a; Benton, Soc b, 80 a:
Belcher, 2 70 a; Crown Point, l.S5 b; Jack
day, SOC b; N Belle Isle, 40c b; Scorpion,
20 b; Gro, 4Oc b; Alta, $40 b, 3A a; Con
Virginia, ~ b, l.80 a.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03

NUMERICALLY of considerable
strength, the Chinese army has at
present but little fighting value.
The Chinese soldier is naturally
brave, and the men recruited in
the northern districts of the en-
pIre are full of vigor and energy;
but the troops are practically
totally uninstructed in military
duties. That this should be the
case is probably mainly owing to
the inferiofity of the Chinese off,
oars. "They are,n says French
writer, s'below all criticism;" and
that they are so must be ascribed
to the low esteem in which the pro-
fesoion of arms is held in China.
sYou would not" runs Chinese
saying, stake good iron to make
Into nails, and you would not take
]. .mAn worth anything at all to
make into . soldier" A man need
not be In any way educated to OBJ
tain : commission; but, on the
other hand, he must be an athlete.
Carrying and throwing heavy
weights, the use of the sword and
shooting with bow, both on foot
and on horseback. are the subjects
In which man desirous of obtain.
Ing commission is examined.
Under these circumstances, it Is no
wonder that the Chinese officer is
- : rule utterly ignorant Of mill
ltary art; while his men, knowing
that he is IS ignorant as them
selves, have but little respect for
him.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03

A dear friends consolation: "I,m
sorry to have to say 1t of a woman
at her time of life, Mr.. BrudderIy,
but as we are talking confidentially
ow, Pll confess that my wife uses
yder." "Lucky man." limo.
,~-,Iy returned Mr.. B., "if Mrs.
| Brudderly ever felt that way to-
ward me she'd use dynamite.u-
Brooklyn Eagle.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
Herald Steam Printing House.

rhs facilities of the HERALD Steam
printins House for doing job work are not
surpssssd in California outside of San
francisco and Sacramento. All work en-
trustsd to US will be executed with neat
ness and dispatch at the lowest living
rates.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
Wanted.

Wanted to purchase business property;
also. other real estate, improved or un-
improved, either in or close to the city
limits. Price must be reasonable. No
notice taken unless price and full parttc-
ulais are stated. Agents need not re-
ply. Address g., Herald office, Los An
geles, Cal. J3l 1w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03

A Alexicographical loop.hole. Two
swells coming out Of their club: II
say, Gontram, it strikes me that
fellow called you a pretty hard
name just now" Gontram, dis
dainfully:a"W What do I care. The
word is not in the dictionary"
"Well 2" "I'm not obliged to
know what it MEANS IN o. Times.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
ssECIAs NOTICE.

asrsarsr notices OF companies. soc,e-
ttes, churches, etc., will only be inserted
In the HERALD as paid Advertisements.
We reserve, for Places OF Worship,a graft
iu directory, which will appear every
SUNDAY morning.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03

Miss Lorne Tennys (whose part
ner has lost the match for her:
"Well, Captain Batter, l hope yoa
will be more useful in the next
game" Captain B.: "Haw-ah-
yaas. Useful? Fact is, in our
wegiment - fellaws - ah - wather
pwide themselves-haw-on-er-
being-haw-awnamentalW-Lon.
don Fun
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
DIAMOND RING FOR SALE.

One splendid Solitaire Dla NJ ond Ring,
weighing six carats-the finest in the
State. Also, one Iady's and one gentle.
mans GOLO WATCH, inlaid with moss
agate and gold quartz-nothingl like 1t in
the country. Enquire at Room 2,White
House. J30-lW
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
A Partner Wanted

In the retail grocery business; must
have $500 or $500 cash. Address "GRO.
GER" for three days. Box 1877, Los An
geIes PoStOffice. jy27-lw
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Wanted.

A SITUATION, by a man who is will
ing to make himself generally useful,
In city or country; understands care of
horses. Address SOUTH, Herald office.
Jy9l-3t
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Salesman.

A. young man from San Francisco
would like situation either in Il CLOTH
ing, furnishing, boots and shoes or dry
goods store; best OF references given.
Address j. A. Bernstein, P. o. box l40.
j3l-iw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
Passengers sauah nnd Easa.

FRESNO, Cal, Aug. 2.-The fol-
lowing is the list of passengers for
the South and East on the train
which passed this place at Pm:
W F Jones and wife, Casa Grande;
H G Thompson, Los Angeles; A
ShotwelI, do; Mrs Todd, do: w
Fsssett, do; Chas B Chapman, do;
A McCullen, do; A l. Halsey;
do; ] B Shirch, Benson; E Il
Nswett, Yuma; w H Green, In.
dian Wells; L w Green, do; J S
Robertson, New Orleans; S Link
ton, do; L A Hall, do: Fl r
Smith, do;
state Prison Huvessixation.
SAN FRANCISCO, August I'd
The State Prison Investigating
Committee to-day examined w.
F. Sullivan. one of the guards, who
testified to having paid a political
assessment; also that DIR. Cary had
asked him to join a number of the
employees who were hostile to
| Warden Ames. Cary intimated
that, in the event of the displace-
ment of the Warden, the witness,
by joining his crowd, could secure
a position at the prison. The Com.
mission is still unable to find DR..
Pardee.
Mr.. Perkins, Captain of the
gate at the prison, has resigned.
He suspended witness sullivan
from duty for his previous testi-
mony before the Com mission. The
Warden reinstated him, hence his
resignation.
Another Crooked Ofaiciai-A New
| Lime 60 Chins.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 3D.
There is rumor to-day that an
other city official is in a position
similar to that of County Clerk
Stuart and that another resigna-
ton is imminent. Nothing def.
| mite is yet obtainable.
TIE Bulletin announces the re-
ceipt of Information that the Ore
gon Navigation Company is about
to establish line of steamers to
China, and that the Columbia and
| George w. Elder will be put on at
an early date. Nothing has been
reported of such an intention at the
office of the company here.
bishop Havea's Condition Critical
SAN FRANCISCO, August 2d.-A
telegram received this afternoon
from Salem, Oregon, says that
Bishop Haven was better yester-
day, but is sinking to-day, and
that his condition is extremely
critical. He may revive, but the
doctors fear he cannot recover.
The Mint Investigation.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 2d.-In
the Mint investigation to-day a
number of employees were exam
ined on the details of working met
ais, having special reference to
Northern Belle and other bullion
with which trouble had been ex-
perienced.
Heavy Hal. storms tu Arizona.
TUCSON, August "A storm in
the mountains flooded the Cienega
thirty miles east of Tucson, wash.
ing out three miles of track. The
transfer of the malls from the east
to the west of the break will be
made to-day. The company have
o large force OF men at work re-
pairing and II no further floods in
| terveno trains will pass over the
break tomorrow. News from So
nora says the Hoods have extended
down to the central part of the
State.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
r O u N D :!

place where fine cup of coffee or
pot of tea, with nice lunch, FOR TEN
CENTS. 8 lso, pure milk furnished in
any quantity. Baked Boston Bears and
Brown Bread every day at
SMITHS COFFEE HOUSE, No. 8 COM.
MERCIAL STREET. jys0.1m
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
w anted.

A FIRST.CLASS BOOKKEEPER; lib.
eral salary paid. Apply Immediately
to PHINEAS s BANNING, Forwarding and
Commission Agent, az Wilmington.
Wilmington, CAL. July 27, 1887. jas lw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
Situation as Cook

In private family wanted, by compe.
tent woman; chamberwork or to take
charge of children; city preferred. En-
quire at the Sisters Hospital. j29-lw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
w anted.

A STU ALTON, by married lady,
either to do chamberwork or wait In q
restaurant. Inquire at the United States
Hotel, Room 80. JZS-ot
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
FOR SALE.

of the city, on the extension of Main ST.,
about four miles from the Court House;
also. ONE 40 ACRE TRACT in the
Rancho Santa Gertrudes, half mile
from Downey City, A / corn land, with
small house.
Apply to @. G. LIPS.
jyl6-lm "a Main ST., Baker Block.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
wANTs-,LosT-FoUND.
anted.

To purchase good young HORSE;
also, PBETON or BUGGY and HAIR
NESS. Call at Hammond House for
a2-3t w. A. WOOD.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
w anted.

A BOY about fifteen years old wanted !;
must be good at figures; also, must
Great HalfPrice Shoe House, opposite
the Postoffice. a2-3t LEWIS BROS.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
MIitiner or SaIeswoman.

A mtIliner from San Francisco would
like a situation either as milliner or
saleslady. Address j. A. b., P.O.box 140.
j3l-1w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
Wanted.

MAN AND WIFE, without children,
to work on small ranch.
Apply to FL. GILMORE,
iylT Dollar Store.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
800 REWARD.

For Information leading to the convio-
tion of any person wilfully and mali
ciously placing any metal, wood or
other substance in any stack TO be
threshed by our machine.
HOLMES d co.
July 2, 1881. john
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
FOR SALE.

A FINE MARE, believed to be thor
oughbred, and good driver. Price, $l25.
Also, O Light Spring Wagon. good as
new. Price 500. Both must be sold Inn
mediately. Enquire at Johnson's Liv-
cry Stable, Also st. aS-2t
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
NEW TODAY.
Personal.

MRS. B. e. BRUNsON will please call
at Wells, Fargo & Co.'S and get package.
a3 3t
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
BOARD and ROOMS.
2o6 SPRING ST.

Private Boarding; Sunny Rooms, en-
suite or single, furnished with all the
comforts OF an elegant private home;
six minutes walk from the Postoffice.
ne Terms very reasonable. jyl2-6m
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
LAST NIGHTS NEWS.
Especial to the HERALD by the Western
Union Telegraph Company
PACIFIC COAST.
STOCK REPORT.
MORNING SESSION

San FRANCISCO STOCK AND Elk
OaANGE BOARD
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
Furnished Rooms.

Two nicely furnished front roons,
suitable for gentlemen, at the corner OF
Ispring and GLghth SC. a9.lw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
MINES FOR MARES.

The subscriber wishes to exchange
several mining claims in the best locali-
ties in Arizona for first-class brood
mares. Address, /. W. LORD,
jyl7tf Los Angeles.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
FOR SALE-FOR RENT.
FOR SALE.

A WELL-IMPROVED FARM OF so
ACRES; two artesian wells; orchar
and vineyard Of 20 acres. Inquire of A.
w. POTTS, County Clerks office. m25.1w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
FOR SALE.

tween First and Second, 75x300 IT., 'front.'
ing on Main and New Los Angeles
streets, with all kinds of bearing fruit
trees. There Is room enough to build a
in the heart of the city, ana private
houses on New Los Angeles street.
Je30-1m e. GREENBAUM
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
Board in q Private Family.

Handsome double parlors, with board.
A few table boarders taken. Accom- mo-
daiions fl st class. 19S Main street, late
French Consulate. Iy23-lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03

v0TRST PRIZ E (Silver Medall
awarded at horticultural Fair,t $50.
for exhibit OF Pure Drugs Chemicals,
Perfumery, ETC., etc.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03

Sworn and subscribed to before me
this 7th day OF July, 1881.
Signed: g. A. DOBINSON,
Notary Public in and for said county of
Los Angeles, State of California.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BANK,
July L, 1881.

The real estate to the am cunt of Si365.37
Is situated in San Bernardino county;
the remainder in Los Angeles county, as
are the other assets, except as appears
above. The evidences of the assets of
the bank are in the banks vault and are
for the maj or part also on record in San
Bernardino anu Los Angeles counties.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03


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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03

San FRANCISCO, August 2.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-03

o County C ant So1.oSnMaa Of Los Angeles. }ss.
j. S. Slauson, President, and H. L. Mac.
| neil, Cashier. of Los Angeles County
Bank being severally duly sworn each for
| himself, says the foregoing state ment is
| true to the best of his knowledge and
belief.
Signed: J. S SLAUSON.
I'll. L. MACNElL.
The daily gazette., 1881-10-08
aant OF Peter Franctsee 10
Visit Yorktown.
LOUISA q. f., Oct. 8, 1881.

Many citizens of Louisa county will
60 TO the Yorktown centennial. Among
The number will be DR.. Benjamin Nj.
Francisco, the only Surviving beir of the
removed Peter Francisco, of reyoIu-
tionary fame. The Doctor has in bis
possession, and will carry with him to
the centenntal,an original oil painting OF
large sizs of Peter Francisco. i his
painting was made in 1923 by an Eng
llsh artist. He will also have on exhi6-
ition sword once used BY Peter Fran.
cisco, SIX feet long from point to hit,
made in Virginia blacksmith shop.
He will also have pair of shoes worn
by this renowned patriot. II is worthy
of remark in this connection that Peter
Francisco was in the first and last revo
lutlonary battles. He was ut the sur
render of Cornwal)is with Gen. Lafay-
ette. Perhaps our countryman, OF such
distinguished aDce stry, will be the oEly
parsonage at the Centennial who can say
that his father was N the first and las.
battles Of the Revolution, and doubtless
he will attract much attention.
The daily gazette., 1881-10-08
Churches To-Morrow.

Az New Jerusalem church, j. B. Par
malee, pastor. Public services at 10 30 a.
m., 7.30 p. IN. Seas free..
AT Central Presby terian church, King
street, near Eighth, Rev. J. H. Nixon,
u. ID pastor. Services, 1880 q. m. and
7.30 a. IN.
Preaching at the Old School Baptist
Meeting House, King street, above
Tenth, both morning and evening, by
Elder Wilson Housed.
AT st. Pauns church, the subject of ser.
mon is: "Stephen, or MarSyrdom on
Olives Brow" Rev. Mr.. Richards Will
preach again at 7.30 o'clock in the even
ing.
At Household of Faith, Rev. Robert
Pegram ot Brooklyn, will preach Al 10 30
=. M, The Blessed Hope OF the Church,
~ p m., "The Future Abode of the
Saints"
Old swedes' church, Holy Trinity, 7th
anu Church streets. Services Tomorrow
BY Rev. W. Thompson, at 1890 a. m. and
80 p. IN. Sunday School at 80 D. IN.
Seats free.
At Grace church, 1870 a. m., subject
"Onr Supreme Deslre,' evening subject,
ID ames A. Garfield, the Typical Charac-
Tor OF the Nation and the Age" Young
men especially invited.
Al Union NJ. church. corner Fifth
and Washington streets, the pastor, Rev.
Adam Stesglo, will preach at 10. so a. m.
GU n"Samson's Strength" and al Z 80 o.
III. on "An Angels Advics and Encour-
agement to Daniel"
at the Reformed Episcopal Church of
the Rsiaemer, southwest corner ElRhth
and Monroe streets, Rev. j. L. Estllp,
rector. Services, 10 80 n. IN. and 7.30 D.
IN. Morning subj ec,, "a Good War.
fare; !" evening subject. "The Memory of
Home" Sunday school at 8 a. IN.
Second Baptist church, corner Fourth
and French streets, Rev. II. B. Cook.
pastor. Preaching AT IL 30 a. IN. and Z. 7.45
p. m. Sabbath Schools at 8 a. IN. and 2
p. IN. PASTORS Blole Glass at D. m. All
are Invited.
First Presbyterian church, Market
street, above Ninth, Rev. +. b. DuVaI,
pastor. Communion service 1880 4. m.
A Z 30 p. IN. VIII begin series of s.r
mon, on "Our Lords Mission to the
Earth" All are welcome.
The daily gazette., 1881-10-08

Through the Employment Commits
tee she society has assisted by giving
work IN sewing, cutting. cleaning, and
by Emergency Fund, 451 women, bv
these 1859 garments were made.
which have been either sold or gwen
away.
The systematic plans adopted by the
Visiting Committee have greatly aided
the employment work, aid the So
ciety feel that it has rea h. d more of
the truly needy than ever before but
few unworthy cases having been
found,
Since April there have been 80 per.
sons or families visited apd assistance
given through The Summer Committee.
10 these persons groceries, dry goods,
medicine aud coal have been given, as
the occasion required.
The report of the House Committee
rs the most encouraging the society
has ever received, and we feel satisfied
that We are now established on firm
basis. Our house is now full, and had
the society more rooms we could east
ly fill them. We want our friends to
think OF the advisability of our either
building or buying place of our OVID,
that we may have Sour Home" thor
oughly established in the minds of the
people.
To our friends we feel a deep sense
OF gratitude for their kind ness and
liberal support. Notwithstanding our
struggle with disease and sickness last
spring, we feel more than ever encour-
aged to press ON, and we hope to in-
crease our work as much more the
coming year as we have the past.
No extra effort will be made this
yrar to raise funds, SO that we will
have to depend upon our subscriptions
to continue our work, and we trust
our friends will remember US as faith
fully as they have heretofore.
JULIA j. BUSH, Secretary.
HELEN s. GARRETT, Treas.
The daily gazette., 1881-10-08
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
A Stranger I'm this City Takes Lau.
danum and Ends His Life.

A Stranger I'm this City Takes Lau.
danum ana Ends His Life.
On Tuesday evening last, man with
grey whiskers called a. the boarding
house of Henry G. Macklem, N. W
corner Front and Walnut streets. and
engaged board. He gave his name as
Francis E. Anderson, and it is sun.
posed be was from Norwich, Connvc,
ticut. He left the house every morn.
ing. and returned regularly for his
meals. lie did not state what his
busiaess or occupation was, but those
In the house are of the opinion that be
was looking for work. lie was in no
way communicative.
Tn, morning he did not appear at
breakfast lime, and the family with
whom he was boarding Thinking that
something was wrong, or that he
might be sick, sent a servant TO his
room. Upon knocking and receiving
no answer the person went into the
room and found the man in a stupor.
Tho alarm was quickly given and
Dr. Dr.,Patterson summoned, but medical
Aid was of no avail, az he expired
about O'Clock.
The cause OF his death at this writ
ing cannot be definitely ascertained,
but it Is supposed to have been caused
by laudsnum.
MIR. Macklem was very reticient in re-
gard TO the shair aud reused to vouch-
safe any Information TO representatives
Of The Press. Fuller particulars Will
appear 10 the lale edition.
Coroner WeldIn will commences an
investigation at 8 o'clock.
The daily gazette., 1881-10-08
Coined I'm september.

The Mints were kept actively at
work during the month of September.
The gold coinage was entirely Of
eagles and half eagles, in pursuance
OF the policy ofthe Director to favor
the smaller pieces rather than the
double eagles. OF the eagles there
was made 81 .680, 90 worth, and Of
half eagles 50 1885, 900. There were
struck during the month S 23O, 900
one-cent pieces to meet the ipcreas.
ing demand for this coin, which 10
running now from 81 200 to 81 500
worth a day. There were struck
2,40O 900 silver dollars. The total
coinage for the month all pieces was
81 ,S47 300.
The daily gazette., 1881-10-08
JAMES GODFREY,s DEATH.
ThOugh Rather Suspicious. NO Ac.
tion will be Taken by the Au.
thOrflles Here.

AAcGo.
The relatives of James Godfrey, an
old man who die / rather suddenly in
IN this city about two weeks ago, are
raising q little breeze now over tho
circumstances attending his death
godfrey, who came here from Tucka-
hoe, N. j., about two years ago, and
worked at the jackson & Sharp Go, g
works, bought house over Eleventh
street bridge, and after the death of
his wife got man named Rash, with
his family, to ke p house for him.
About three weeks ago he had slight
attack of malarial fever but recovered,
and on the day of his death went with
Rash to the saloon of Mrs. Bowers,
Eighth and Buttonwood streets, where
he drank two glasses of beer and ate
tlate Of soup. Shortly after wards he
was attacked with something resem-
bling stroke of apoplexy, whereupon
hash went out, procured John Beck's
furniture car aud took him home. He
summoned DR.. J. P. Malcomb, but
godfrey died in q few hours. The
Doctor gave certificate of death from
congestion of the brain, and the body
was taken in charge by the deceased
mans relatives and taken to Camden.
N. j., for burial.
What raised the suspicious of the
relatives was the absence of some
money which they suspected Godfrey
had about the house, and as Rash was
seen paying some bills connected with
The deceaseG's last illness with money
taken from q bag in which Godfrey
was known to havs kept money, they
had him arrested on a charge of lar
ceny, and at hearing before Esquire
Vandegrift he gave bail for his ap-
pearance at Court.
Then Godfr,y's people began to give
voice to their suspicious and talk about
holding post mortem to determine
whether or not his death was OCCASION
ed by poison. Coroner Weldin was
called upon, but as the proceedings in
the case had been regular ard legal he
declined, on the very slight grounds
for suspicion, to put the county to the
expense of post mortem aud chemical
analysis, with the strong probability
that they would show nothing out of
the way. So if Godfrey's relatives wish
to indulge in this costly luxury they
will have to do 80 at their own ex-
pense.
The daily gazette., 1881-10-08
A Boy Bitten by a Muskrat.

Yesterday afternoon a small boy
named Riley, living in the upper
part of the North ward, went into a
nelghbor's yard to get what he thou-
ght was his pet cat. When he
attempted to pick up the object it
bit him severly on the wrist. The
supposed cat then ran into the eel
lar, into which terrier was put to
run 1t out, but the dog soon returned
with several severe bites and scrat,
ches on him. 1t was afLerward learn-
ed that the ferocious thing was a
muskrat. How itgot there was a
mystery.-Chester Times.